This bill pertains to Jacksonville State University and proposes amendments to Section 16-52-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically concerning the composition of the university's board of trustees. The bill seeks to increase the number of at-large members on the board from one to four. Two of these at-large members must reside within the state of Alabama, and the other two must reside outside the state. This change is indicated by the deletion of the word "one" and the insertion of the word "two" in reference to at-large members from within and outside the state.

Additional provisions in the bill include the appointment process of trustees, which remains by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Trustees are appointed for six-year terms and are limited to serving no more than three full terms. The bill also states that trustees are not to receive any pay except for actual expenses incurred in their duties. Trustees who reach the age of 75 during their term may continue to serve until the end of that term, and those over 70 who have left the board may be designated as Trustee Emeritus with honorary privileges. Lastly, the bill clarifies that no employee of Jacksonville State University is eligible to serve on its board of trustees. The act is set to become effective immediately upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-52-3
Engrossed: 16-52-3