Notice of Public Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing:  Chapter 516-35 WAC, use of university property -freedom of expression and assembly; Chapter 516-36 WAC, use of university property - scheduling and general use; WAC 516-52-020 weapons and armaments prohibited 

Western Washington University is proposing amendments to its Washington Administrative Code rules related to use of university property and weapons and armaments prohibited.  A public hearing will be held May 11, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Virtual public hearings necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic have proven effective in allowing greater public access, eliminating the burden of physical travel, and maintaining public safety. Accordingly, a virtual meeting will be held with an optional in-person component. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance. You may also register at the university rules website. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the public hearing. To attend in person, email the university rules coordinator for meeting location. The hearing will start at 2 p.m. and will continue until all oral comments are received. 

Proposed changes include:  

Chapter 516-35 and 516-36 WAC- Update and changes in titles, offices, and processes. Update to language to be clearer for off-campus users. Update language related to external space use scheduling. Housekeeping changes as needed.  

WAC 516-52-020- update language regarding use of face coverings and housekeeping changes as needed. Proposed changes are to keep information accurate and up-to-date 

Proposed changes may be viewed in the Washington State Register.

Public comment will be heard at the time of the hearing and written comments may be submitted through May 10, 2022, to Jennifer Sloan, Rules Coordinator, Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9015, Jennifer.Sloan@wwu.edu.  For further questions or to request disability accommodations, please call 360-650-3117 or TTY 711.