Peralta Community College District
Board Policy 6.85
Policy 6.85 Independent Contractors/Consultant
Applicable laws and statutes, including the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the
Government Code as it relates to the definition of Independent Contractors and Consultants, shall be
followed for the use of consultants. All consultants shall be hired on the basis of demonstrated
competence and professional qualifications. Individuals who meet the legal qualifications shall be
paid as independent contractors.
The following are additional guidelines.
1.
Consultants may be employed to advise on administrative matters..
2.
Requests for employment of consultants at the college level must be approved by the
President of the college and submitted to the designated District Office administrator.
3.
Requests for the employment of contractors/consultants must be approved by the
Board of Trustees in advance. When emergency exceptions are necessary, they must
be approved by the Chancellor and later ratified by the Board of Trustees.
4.
Each college is responsible for limiting the cost of employing consultants to budget
availability.
Source of Law:
Revenue Ruling 87-41, 1987-1 C.B. 296
(Replaces Board Policy 5.55 as approved by Board Dec.1, 1968)
Approved by Board of Trustees: August 13, 1996
Revised by the Board of Trustees:
Last printed 6/28/2016 7:30:00 PM