Community College Development Act Article 3
In this Act the term “community college” refers to any lifelong learning institution established or commissioned by the competent authority of the special municipality or county（city）, in accordance with this Act or the Lifelong Learning Act, outside of the formal education system, to enhance the people’s modern civic literacy and ability to participate in public affairs, to assist in the promotion of local public affairs, to enhance local identity and regional vitalization, to cultivate local talents, to develop local culture and knowledge, and to promote the sustainable development of the community.
中文原文 社區大學發展條例第3條
本條例所稱社區大學，指依本條例或終身學習法，由直轄市、縣（市）主管機關於正規教育體制外自行設立或委託辦理，以提升人民現代公民素養及公共事務參與能力、協助推動地方公共事務、強化在地認同及地方創生、培育地方人才、發展地方文化、地方知識學及促進社區永續發展之終身學習機構。