The bill amends Sections 16-55-2 and 16-55-6 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically revising the membership structure of the Board of Trustees for the University of South Alabama and updating the requirements for board meetings. The new structure will consist of three members from Mobile County, nine members from the state, three members from the United States at large, and the Governor as the ex officio president of the board. The previous requirement for five at-large members has been increased to nine, and the specific senatorial district representation has been removed. The Governor will appoint trustees for six-year terms, and the bill clarifies the process for filling vacancies and the terms of office for successors.

Additionally, the bill modifies the quorum requirements for board meetings, establishing that seven members constitute a quorum, while allowing a smaller number to adjourn until a quorum is present. It changes the timing of the annual meeting from the first Monday in June to a date determined by the board and allows for special meetings to be called by the chair pro tempore or the Governor, with a minimum notice period of 24 hours. The previous requirement for a 10-day notice for special meetings has been eliminated, streamlining the process for convening urgent meetings. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-55-2, 16-55-6
Enrolled: 16-55-2, 16-55-6