HB69 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Joe Hubbard
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Auburn University, board of trustees, teleconferencing and videoconferencing authorized, Sec. 16-48-7 am'd.
Summary: Allows Auburn University's Board of Trustees and its committees to hold meetings via telephone or video conference, with public access, and counts remote participants as present for quorum.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 16-48-7 to let the board, its executive committee, or any board-established committee participate in meetings by telephone or video conference. Such remote participation counts as presence in person for all purposes, including quorum. Notice must follow the Open Meetings Act, and the public must have the opportunity to listen to or observe the meetings.

Who It Affects
Members of Auburn University's Board of Trustees and any committees established by the board, who may participate remotely and be considered present for quorum.
Members of the public, who must be able to listen to or observe the meetings conducted by teleconference or videoconference.

Key Provisions
Allows board, executive committee, or any board-established committee to participate in meetings by telephone conference, video conference, or similar equipment.
Remote participation counts as presence in person for all purposes, including quorum.
Notice of such meetings must be given under the Alabama Open Meetings Act, and the public must be able to listen to or observe the meetings.
The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Auburn University