Washington Administrative Code › Title 132S - Columbia Basin College › Chapter 132S-500 - Facility use for other than first amendment activities › Section 132S-500-125 - Limitations of use

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) 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 or comply with directions of an
			 authorized representative of the college.
(2) If at any time actual use of college
			 facilities by an individual or group constitutes an unreasonable disruption of
			 the normal operation of the college, such use shall immediately terminate, all
			 persons engaged in such use shall immediately vacate the premises, and leave
			 the college property upon command of the appropriate college
			 official.
(3) Any individual or
			 group granted permission to use college facilities shall agree in advance to
			 abide by all college rules and regulations. The college reserves the right to
			 deny use of college facilities to any individual or group whose past conduct
			 indicates likelihood that college rules and regulations will not be obeyed. The
			 college may also deny use to a requesting individual or organization which has
			 used the facilities in the past and has damaged college property, left college
			 buildings and grounds in excessive disorder, or failed to cooperate with
			 college staff concerning use of the facilities.
(4) No person may enter onto college grounds
			 or facilities possessing a visible firearm or other dangerous weapon, except
			 specifically as allowed by law under WAC
			 132S-200-140.
(5) Promotional materials or posting for any
			 event being held in a college facility must follow the same procedure as
			 applies to students outlined in chapter 132S-100 WAC.
(6) Use of audio amplifying equipment is
			 permitted only in locations and at times that will not interfere with the
			 normal conduct of college affairs.
(7) The college facilities may not be used
			 for private or commercial purposes unless such activities clearly serve the
			 educational mission of the college are either sponsored by an appropriate
			 college unit or conducted by contractual agreement with the college.
(8) College facilities may not be used for
			 purposes of political campaign events or rallies by or for candidates who have
			 filed for public office. Rules, regulations, policies, procedures and practices
			 regarding the use of college facilities shall not discriminate or promote
			 discrimination among political parties, groups or candidates solely on the
			 basis of their particular political viewpoint.
(9) Activities of commercial or political
			 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 or brochures outside rooms or facilities to which access may be
			 granted.
(10) No person may solicit
			 contributions on college property for political uses, except where this
			 limitation conflicts with federal law concerning interference with the
			 mail.
(11) No noncollege group
			 shall, under any circumstances, use the college facilities as a permanent
			 meeting place as the college's facilities must be readily available to advance
			 the college's educational mission.
(12) Alcoholic beverages will not be served
			 without the approval of the vice president for administrative services or
			 designee(s). It shall be the responsibility of the event sponsor to obtain all
			 necessary licenses from the Washington state liquor and cannabis board and
			 adhere to their regulations including all state and local regulations and laws,
			 and those of Columbia Basin College.
(13) Authorization for use of college
			 facilities shall not be considered an endorsement of or approval of any group
			 or organization nor the purposes they represent. The name of the college shall
			 not be associated with any program or activity for which the college facilities
			 are used without specific written approval from the president or his or her
			 designee(s).
(14) Rental of college
			 facilities carries no right of advertising on college premises other than the
			 right to post a sign for the purpose of directing people to the place of
			 assembly.
(15) Unless otherwise
			 provided by contractual agreement, an authorized member of the college staff
			 shall be required to be available at times when college facilities are in use
			 by a group. If service beyond normal business hours is required as a result of
			 any meeting, such time shall be paid by the using organization at the currently
			 established rate. The college may require and charge users for security
			 services at the college's discretion.
(16) Audio-visual equipment and materials are
			 intended to support and supplement the college's curriculum. Equipment shall
			 not be rented to external users, unless official prior approval has been
			 granted and currently established rates are charged. The existence of equipment
			 in a rented space does not mean the user has the right to use it.