Academic and Professional Matters (10+1) Legend Recommendation Advice/Input Board of Trustees Mutual Agreement Representation College Council * Management Association President Classified Senate Academic Senate Academic Senate Standing Committees President’s Leadership Team Butte College Associated Students Vice President Areas Curriculum Committee Recommendation: Provides a position on an issue that represents the views of a constituent group or committee based on a vote of the members of the committee or group. An administrator in charge of an area may also make a formal recommendation representing the area. Advice/Input: Provides input to a decision-maker that is not based on a formal vote. Mutual Agreement: The Academic Senate and the Board (through the President as its designated representative) reach a common view on an issue. The Board reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to rely primarily upon the advice of the Academic Senate. • College Council includes representatives from each constituent group. Members are sometimes asked to discuss issues with their groups. However, decisions on Academic and Professional Matters are made based on mutual agreement between the Board (through the President as its representative) and the Academic Senate. Representation: The Classified Senate and Butte College Associated Students have representatives on the Academic Senate.