71-210. Affiliation with certain organizations and associations; payment of dues, membership fees authorized. The board of trustees of any community college, upon majority vote of the members thereof, is hereby authorized to pay dues or membership fees from the general fund of such community college for affiliation with any organization or association the purpose and function of which is to provide for: (a) Accreditation necessary to enable the community college to fulfill its educational mission; or (b) eligibility for participation by the community college in formal athletic competition; or (c) the exchange of information and cooperation among community and junior colleges for the strengthening of programs for the benefit of its member community and junior colleges; or (d) information, education and assistance to boards of trustees on curriculum or in solving problems peculiar to community and junior college operation.

History: L. 1976, ch. 302, § 2; L. 1980, ch. 207, § 11; July 1.