AL HB497

Establishes the Joppa Historical Board in Cullman County composed of five members appointed by the Cullman County legislative delegation for four-year terms to own, operate, manage, and preserve the former Joppa School property and related structures.

Provides board members with immunity from civil liability for actions taken in the conduct of their duties to the extent allowed under Section 36-1-12 of Alabama Code.

Authorizes the board to accept title to the former Joppa School property, receive state and local governmental funding, and accept charitable donations.

Prohibits the board from selling or transferring ownership of the property unless approved by majority vote of the board and then by majority vote of qualified electors in the unincorporated community of Joppa at a referendum called by the judge of probate during the following general election.

Allows the Joppa Historical Board to be reorganized as an unincorporated nonprofit association or other entity authorized by law with unanimous consent of the board.