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Notice is hereby given that Western Washington University is proposing amendments to its Washington Administrative Code related to use of university property – freedom of expression and assembly and use of university facilities – scheduling.   A public hearing will be held at 12:15 p.m. on May 22, 2018 in Old Main, Room 340 at the Bellingham campus located at 516 High Street. 

The purpose of the hearing is to allow all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the proposed changes to Chapter 516-36 WAC and adoption of new Chapter 516-35 WAC.

Proposed changes to Chapter 516-36 WAC include: change in title from “Use of University Facilities–Scheduling” to “Use of University Property–Scheduling and General Use. New Section WAC 516-36-001 describes the general policy and purpose of the chapter. New section WAC 516-36-004 directs readers to chapter 516-35 WAC for rules regarding freedom of expression and assembly. New section WAC 516-36-008 defines terms used in the chapter. Amended section WAC 516-36-020 states how to request use of university property and who should receive the request. New section WAC 516-36-025 outlines the duties of the requester and states provisions that may be placed on use of university property. Amended section WAC 516-36-030 includes limitations on use of university property. New section WAC 516-36-035 concerns fees.  The current rule has a fees sections; however, due to organization of the amended chapter it was relocated and a new section was created. Amended section WAC 516-36-040 states how university property may be used for private or commercial enterprise or charitable use. New section WAC 516-36-060 describes how to obtain a permit for a parade.

Proposed new Chapter 516-35 WAC is titled Use of University Property – Freedom of Expression and Assembly.

Advance copies of the proposed rule amendments and the proposed new rule may be obtained by contacting Jennifer Sloan, Rules Coordinator, 516 High Street, MS 9015, Bellingham, WA 98225-9015, by email at Jennifer.Sloan@wwu.edu, or by phone at 360-650-3117.  Copies will also be available at the hearing.

Persons wishing to provide written comment may submit their remarks to Ms. Sloan at the above mailing or email address by May 21, 2018.

To request disability accommodation for this hearing, please contact Jennifer Sloan at 360-650-3117 or by email at Jennifer.Sloan@wwu.edu by May 11, 2018.