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COP 05-0302 Appointments
The authority to appoint employees at FSW resides with the College President and must comply with applicable state laws, Florida Administrative Code, and institutional policies. Appointments are made based on qualifications, and employees without a fixed-term contract are considered at-will, meaning their employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.
Instructional and administrative personnel are typically hired under contract, beginning with a letter of intent. The final appointment is made through a formal contract signed by the employee and approved by the Board of Trustees (BOT). These contracts are reviewed annually, with Human Resources responsible for coordinating evaluations and processing renewal recommendations. In cases where appointments must be made between BOT meetings, the President has the authority to authorize interim hires, though the Board may later reject such appointments.