SB366 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to restructure Auburn University's Board of Trustees from the system established under Amendment 670 to a new 15-member board consisting of one representative from each of seven districts, one member from Lee County, five at-large members, and the Governor as ex officio president

• Establishes an appointing committee composed of the Board's President Pro Tempore (or designee), one Board member, two Auburn Alumni Association representatives, and the Governor (or designee) to select and appoint trustees with Senate confirmation

• Sets term limits of seven years for trustees (after initial transition period), with no person eligible for appointment after age 70, limited to two full seven-year terms or 20 years total service, and bars Auburn University employees from serving on the Board

• Creates specific district configurations covering all Alabama counties and establishes a transition process for existing trustees to move from the previous district system to the new districts with staggered term expiration dates between 2014 and 2022

• Repeals Amendment 670 upon ratification and requires the amendment to be approved by majority vote of qualified electors at the next statewide election