The district is established under RCW 28B.50.040 to implement the educational purposes established by RCW 28B.50.020. The college district is operated under the supervision and control of a board of trustees. The board of trustees is made up of five members each appointed by the governor to a term of five years. The trustees meet the first Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Baker Room of Tacoma Community College, unless public notice is given of a special meeting. At such time the trustees exercise the powers and duties granted it under RCW 28B.50.140.