SB291 Summary

• Amends the Board of Trustees composition and terms for the University of North Alabama, effective after Governor approval.

• Changes trustee term structure beginning in 2015 from a quadrennial system to a biennial reappointment schedule, with successor members appointed for six-year terms.

• Allows board members to participate in meetings via telephone conference, video conference, or similar communications equipment, with participation counting as physical presence.

• Requires a majority of a quorum to be physically present at the noticed meeting location to conduct business or deliberation.

• Establishes emergency meeting procedures that can be called by the Governor, president pro tempore, or three board members when circumstances present a risk to health, safety, property, or university operations, requiring at least 72 hours notice unless emergency conditions require sooner convening.