SB45 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

T.D. “Ted” Little

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Auburn University, board of trustees, teleconferencing and videoconferencing authorized, Sec. 16-48-7 am'd.

Summary

The bill lets Auburn University's Board of Trustees and its committees attend meetings by telephone or video conference, with the public allowed to listen or watch.

What This Bill Does

The bill would authorize remote participation by teleconference or videoconference for the Auburn University Board of Trustees, the executive committee, or any other board-established committee. It requires notice under the Open Meetings Act and ensures the public can listen or observe the meetings. Remote attendance counts as presence in person for all purposes, including establishing a quorum.

Who It Affects

• The Board of Trustees of Auburn University and its committees, who can participate in meetings remotely (teleconference or videoconference) and have those remote participants count toward quorum.
• The general public and observers, who must have the opportunity to listen to or observe the meetings through the same communications equipment.

Key Provisions

• Allows participation in meetings by telephone conference, video conference, or similar equipment.
• Remote participation constitutes presence in person for all purposes, including quorum.
• Notice of meetings must be given in accordance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act and allow public access to listen or observe.
• The equipment must enable the public to simultaneously listen to or observe the meetings.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Auburn University