HB684 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to create separate boards of trustees for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of Alabama at Huntsville, each responsible for managing and controlling their respective university.

• Each board shall consist of 12 members: two from the institution's congressional district, one from each of the remaining congressional districts, three at-large members who may be from outside the state, and the Governor as ex officio president.

• Initial trustees must be appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent before October 1, 2014, with successor trustees serving six-year terms and limited to three consecutive full six-year terms.

• Board membership must be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state.

• The Board of Trustees for the University of Alabama shall transfer all assets and liabilities of both universities to their respective new boards.