WAC 495B-150-030. Providing notice of use

(1) The group or individual desiring to use the limited public forum area to engage in first amendment activities is requested to provide notice of the intended use to the vice president of administrative services' office. (a) Protecting impromptu and spontaneous peaceable assembly for the purposes of expression, protest, and dissent is essential to fulfilling the college's commitment to freedom of expression and assembly. Thus, the lack of notice to use college property by a college group or individual is not necessarily a sole basis for terminating any expressive activity, including impromptu activities, unless the activity conflicts with a previously scheduled event in the same location, disrupts normal college operations, or is in violation of law and/or college policy. (b) College groups or individuals shall provide notice not less than 24 hours prior to use. However, use may be permitted with less notice so long as the use does not interfere with any other functions or college operations. (c) Noncollege groups or individuals shall provide notice not less than five business days prior to use. However, use may be permitted with less notice so long as the use does not interfere with any other functions or college operations. (2) The notice must contain: (a) The contact information for the group or individual that will conduct the event, including group name, contact person's name, address, email address, and telephone number; (b) The date and time for the use of the limited public forum area for first amendment activities; (c) The nature and purpose of the first amendment activities; and (d) The estimated number of people expected to attend the first amendment activities, both as participants and spectators.