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AL HB519
Bill
Status
3/15/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Knight
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AI Summary
HB519 Summary
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Removes the prohibition against persons aged 70 and older serving on the Alabama State University Board of Trustees.
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Extends the timeline for the nominating committee to submit trustee candidates to the Governor from 30 days to 60 days after a vacancy occurs.
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Increases the number of board members required to constitute a quorum from six to eight members, exclusive of the Governor.
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Clarifies the board's authority to delegate powers to a committee or the president regarding university organization, faculty appointments, personnel management, compensation, and academic policies, subject to board review and approval where specified.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Colleges and universities, Alabama State University, authority and responsibilities of the board of trustees and president of university, further provided for, Secs. 16-50-20, 16-50-23, 16-50-27 am'd.
Colleges and Universities
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy
3/15/2018