Budget Advisory Committee (BAC)

Mission

Reviews the viability and stability of the college budget, while actively promoting alignment with the institution's mission.

Responsibilities and Structure

  • Reporting: Reports directly to College Council.
  • Collaboration: Works with the Resource Allocation and Program Planning (RAPP) Committee and College Council to share fiscal information and provide recommendations that support the College’s mission and financial stability.
  • Resource Alignment: . Evaluates requests and proposals (e.g., carryforward funds, new funding requests) to ensure that fiscal resources align with institutional goals and priorities.
  • Advocacy: Represents and advocates for the College during district-level budget allocation discussions.
  • Communication: Maintains the Budget Advisory Committee website to ensure transparency and accessibility of information.
  • Structure: Operates under a Co-Chair, Tri-Chair, or Vice-Chair model, as determined by committee members.
  • Decision-Making: Consensus. If no concensus, by show of hands.

Guiding Principles

  • Members will honor the agenda topics and times for the meeting. Agendas and materials will be distributed in advance, and all members are expected to prepare for and participate fully in the entire meeting.
  • Members will present issues completely, accurately, and honestly, acknowledging any biases, and will use authentic primary sources without withholding information selectively.
  • Members will encourage full and open participation from all attendees and will show respect for diverse opinions and viewpoints, demonstrating a willingness to listen.
  • Members will regulate their interpersonal behavior based on mutual respect and trust, avoiding personal attacks, physical and verbal intimidation, and the misuse of their authority.
  • Members will respect team discussions and consensus decisions, both within and outside of team meetings.
  • Members will communicate with their constituencies, providing clear and concise information while also gathering feedback.
  • Members are requested to serve a minimum of two years.
  • Each team member is empowered and responsible for understanding the mission, responsibilities and structure, and guiding principles and for upholding these standards.

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The Budget Advisory Committee was recommended as part of the new governance structure which was adopted by College Council on October 21, 2022. The Budget Task Force continued to meet until May 18, 2023 when College Council approved the new Budget Advisory Committee. Agendas and notes from the previous budget task force meetings can be found at deanza.edu/gov/budget-task-force

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