WAC 495B-140-040. Restrictions on the use of college facilities

These rules shall apply equally to college and noncollege groups and individuals using college facilities.

(1) Primary consideration shall always be given to activities related to the college's mission. No arrangements shall be made that interfere with, or operate to the detriment of, the college's own teaching, research, or public service programs.

(2) College facilities may not be used for purposes of political campaigning by or for candidates who have filed for public office except for student-sponsored activities or public forums.

(3) Materials may be distributed only in designated areas on the campus where, and at times when, such distribution shall not interfere with the orderly administration of the college's affairs or the free flow of traffic. Any distribution of materials as authorized by the designated administrative officer shall not be construed as support or approval of the content by the college community or board of trustees.

(4) Activities of a political or commercial nature will not be approved if they involve the use of promotional signs or posters on buildings, trees, walls, or bulletin boards, or the distribution of samples outside the rooms or facilities to which access has been granted.

(5) Religious groups shall not use college facilities as a permanent meeting place. Use may be intermittent only.

(6) The college reserves the right to prohibit the use of college facilities by groups which restrict membership or participation in a manner inconsistent with the college's commitment to nondiscrimination as set forth in its written policies and rules.

(7) Use of sound amplifying equipment such as bullhorns, microphones, or loudspeakers is not permitted. Exceptions may be made by the designated administrative officer in locations and at times that will not interfere with normal college operations.

(8) The college will not provide any utility connections or hook-ups.

commitment to nondiscrimination as set forth in its written policies and rules.

(7) Use of sound amplifying equipment such as bullhorns, microphones, or loudspeakers is not permitted. Exceptions may be made by the designated administrative officer in locations and at times that will not interfere with normal college operations.

(8) The college will not provide any utility connections or hook-ups.

(9) The right of peaceful dissent within the college community will be preserved. The college retains the right to take steps to ensure the safety of individuals, the continuity of the educational process, and the protection of property. While peaceful dissent is acceptable, violence or disruptive behavior is not a legitimate means of dissent and may result in legal charges by the college against groups or individuals. Should any person, group, or organization attempt to resolve differences by means of violence, the college and its officials need not negotiate while such methods are employed.

(10) Orderly picketing and other forms of peaceful dissent are protected activities on and about college premises; however, interference with free passage through areas where members of the college community have a right to be, interference with ingress and egress to college facilities, interruption of classes, injury to persons, or damage to property exceeds permissible limits and is not permitted.

Signs shall be no larger than three feet by five feet and no individual may carry more than one sign.

(11) Where college space is used for an authorized function (such as a class or a public or private meeting under approved sponsorship, administrative functions, or service related activities), groups must obey and comply with directions of the designated college administrator, designee, or individual in charge of the function.

hree feet by five feet and no individual may carry more than one sign.

(11) Where college space is used for an authorized function (such as a class or a public or private meeting under approved sponsorship, administrative functions, or service related activities), groups must obey and comply with directions of the designated college administrator, designee, or individual in charge of the function.

(12) If a college facility abuts a public area or street, and if an activity, although on public property, unreasonably interferes with ingress and egress to college property, or creates a disruption for the neighbors bordering the college, the college may choose to impose its own sanctions on any individual on college property who violates this chapter, although remedies might also be available through local law enforcement agencies.

(13) College groups or individuals are asked to obtain authorization from the designated administrator no later than 24 hours in advance of an event. Events shall not last longer than eight hours from beginning to end.

(14) All sites must be cleaned up and left in their original condition after use and may be subject to inspection by a college representative after the event. Reasonable charges may be assessed against a group or individual for the costs of cleaning up the condition of the property beyond reasonable wear and tear or for the repair of damaged property.

(15) The event must not create safety hazards or pose unreasonable safety risks to college students, employees, or visitors to the college. All fire, safety, sanitation, or special regulations specified for the event are to be obeyed.

(16) All activities shall be conducted in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, including college policies.

(17) The college president or designee is authorized to make exceptions to the policies limiting use in the case of college-sponsored events and/or instructional activities.