The college is established under chapter 28B.50 RCW to implement the educational purposes established by chapter 28B.50 RCW. The college is operated under the supervision and control of a five-member board of trustees appointed by the governor. The board usually meets once a month in regular session on a date and time and place specified by public notice and at such special meetings as are announced by public notice. On occasion, the board may not meet at all in a particular month.