Edmonds Community College is a college in the metropolitan area of Seattle. More than 20,000 students annually take courses for credit toward a certificate or degree at the college in Snohomish County, Washington. Established in 1967, and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges, the college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The Board of Trustees of Edmonds Community College is composed of five members appointed by the governor of Washington state. Each member serves a five-year term and must reside within the college's district boundaries. The board, on behalf of the citizens of College District #23, ensures the accountability of Edmonds Community College. Edmonds Community College officially came into being on July 1, 1967. That year the state legislature separated community colleges from the common schools and created 22 community college districts, including District 5 for Everett and Edmonds Community Colleges. Governor Daniel J.