The legal authority and operating control of the institution are clearly defined for the following areas within the institution’s governance structure: (Legal Authority and Operating Control)

3.2.2.1 the institution’s mission;
3.2.2.2 the fiscal stability of the institution;
3.2.2.3 institutional policy, including policies concerning related and affiliated corporate entities and all auxiliary services;
3.2.2.4 related foundations (athletic, research, etc.) and other corporate entities whose primary purpose is to support the institution and/or its programs.

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Narrative: In the SC Code of Laws Section 59-53-1030: Powers of commission, the Orangeburg-Calhoun Area Technical Education Commission is delegated the primary responsibility for local governance of the College.  The Commission operates under its own by-laws and authority granted from the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. A designated geographic service area is named for each college. The College’s mission for this area comes from SC Code of Laws Section 59-53-1020: Development of a Vocational Training Program.

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