Upon adoption of the Maricopa Governance framework, the Governing Board delegated certain operational functions to the Chancellor. Administrative Regulations are used by the Chancellor in managing the day-to-day operations of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD).

Administrative Regulations are amended, adopted, or deleted as necessary and are subject to a formal approval process under the Chancellor’s authority.

Further information can be found here. 

Communications with lawyers in the Office of General Counsel are protected and regarded as confidential under the attorney-client privilege if the communications are made for the purpose of seeking or providing legal advice on behalf of the College/District. These communications may be revealed only to other College/District officials or other legal staff for the College/District who may need to know the information.

Communications with attorneys on non-legal matters, or on personal legal matters, are not privileged or confidential. If you are unsure whether your matter is College/District-related or personal, it is best to check with the Office of General Counsel through a meeting or phone call before sending us any communication you may wish to remain confidential.

Maricopa Governance is a framework adopted by the Governing Board that establishes accountability to its constituents through Governing Board Policies and Administrative Regulations. Governing Board Policies are adopted by the Board to provide the strategic direction and outcomes for the Maricopa County Community College District. They set forth the principles by which the Governing Board will guide itself regarding Board operations and to guide the Chancellor regarding management of the District.

The Governing Board considers proposed new or revised policy twice, first as an informational item, then as a recommendation for approval. Upon a majority vote, the policy is incorporated into the Board’s policies.

Governing Board Policies can be found here. 

The following District employees are authorized by the Governing Board to accept service of process of any document such as Notice of Claim, Subpoenas, Lawsuits, garnishments, etc. upon the District:

1. Elza Macias, Executive Assistant to the Governing Board.
2. Janice Falkenberg, General Counsel, or designee.

Process must be served at the District Office Building, 2411 West 14th Street, Tempe, AZ. The Board’s assistant is located at that address. Process servers may make appointments to serve the Board’s assistant by calling 480.731.8125. 

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The Senior Associate General Counsel for Business Services (SAGC) and the Senior Contracts Manager oversee all legal aspects of the contracts functions for the District.  This includes legal review of all Requests for Proposals issued by the district  (RFPs), reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions for all vendor/contractor/supplier agreements, and maintaining standard template agreements for the district and all colleges. The SAGC also conducts a privacy and security review of contractors who are given access to any sensitive data, information or systems.

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigates complaints of discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, in furtherance of the District's EEO Policy Statement: 

It is the policy of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) to promote equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program. This means that Maricopa will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or genetic information. Additionally, it is the policy of Maricopa to provide an environment for each Maricopa job applicant and employee that is free from sexual harassment, as well as harassment and intimidation on account of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or genetic information.

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

The District's endorsement of Equal Employment Opportunity principles encompasses both the letter and spirit of the laws that prohibit discrimination in employment. In the links at the bottom you will find information about Maricopa Community College's EEO program, including procedures for filing a complaint of discrimination.

• Procedures for Investigating EEO Complaints
• Discrimination Complaint Form

The Office of General Counsel’s role in freedom of expression and First Amendment guidance is pivotal in upholding the principles of academic freedom while navigating the legal complexities surrounding free speech on campus. Our office is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to college leadership, faculty, and staff on matters related to freedom of expression such as the right to peaceful assembly, the protection of controversial speakers, and the boundaries of academic freedom. The Legal Office also plays a crucial role in handling potential legal challenges, balancing the need for open dialogue with the responsibility to maintain a safe and inclusive campus environment. Additionally, we assist in providing training to college stakeholders on navigating these issues in a manner consistent with legal requirements and the values of the institution. See AR 6.24.

As a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, many of the records of the Maricopa County Community College District are considered public records and are subject to review by members of the communities we serve.

Public records requests may be made to the Public Records Request Online Form.  Requests are processed in the order received and as promptly as possible. 

Questions about the public records process, may be directed to public.records@info.maricopa.edu.

As a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, the Maricopa County Community College District is a public entity that maintains records according to state and federal law.

Further information can be found here.

The Senior Associate General Counsel for Business Services (SAGC) manages the intellectual property portfolio for the district.  This includes managing the trademark and other filings for District and college logos and copyrights, as well as overseeing the licensing or permissions to use district and college logos by approved partners.