Bill > SB259

This bill revises the composition and governance of the University of South Alabama's Board of Trustees by making several key changes. The board membership will now consist of three members from Mobile County, nine members from the state at-large, three members from the United States at-large, and the Governor as an ex officio president. Trustees will continue to be appointed by the Governor with the State Senate's advice and consent, serving six-year terms. The bill eliminates the previous system of representing specific state senatorial districts and simplifies the appointment process. Regarding board meetings, the legislation modifies quorum requirements, specifying that seven members constitute a quorum, and updates the rules for calling special meetings. Special meetings can now be called by the board chair, the Governor, or upon written application by three or more board members, with a requirement to provide at least 24 hours' written notice before the meeting. The annual meeting, previously scheduled on the first Monday in June, will now be more flexibly determined by the board. These changes aim to streamline the board's structure and operation, providing more contemporary governance for the University of South Alabama. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Education, Government Affairs

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