California · Education Code

EDC §82537: (a) There is a civic center at each and every community college within the state and the governing board of a community college district may authorize the use, by the community and organizations, of a

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(a) There is a civic center at each and every community college within the state and the governing board of a community college district may authorize the use, by the community and organizations, of any civic center or other properties under their control, pursuant to this article. (b) The governing board of any community college district may grant the use of community college facilities or grounds for public, literary, scientific, recreational, educational, or public agency meetings, or for the discussion of matters of general or public interest upon terms and conditions that the governing board deems proper, and subject to the limitations, requirements, and restrictions set forth in this article. (c) No use shall be granted in a manner that constitutes a monopoly for the benefit of any person or organization. (d) The use of any community college facility and grounds for any meeting is subject to reasonable rules and regulations as the governing board of the community college district prescribes, and shall not interfere with the use and occupancy of the community college facilities and grounds, as is required for purposes of the community colleges of the state. (e) The management, direction, and control of the civic center is vested in the governing board of the community college district. (f) The governing board of the community college district shall make all needful rules and regulations for conducting the civic meetings and for such recreational activities as are provided for in this chapter and that aid, assist, and lend encouragement to the activities.

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