SB365 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 10, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Linda Coleman-Madison Arthur Orr Shadrack McGill Bill Holtzclaw Clay Scofield
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Alabama A & M University, board of trustees, nominating committee established, development of training program, at-large appointment may be from outside of Alabama, powers expanded, Secs. 16-49-20, 16-49-21, 16-49-23 am'd.; Sec. 16-49-25 repealed
Description: Under existing law, the members of the Board of Trustees of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
This bill would clarify when an appointment becomes effective and would provide that, in the event of a vacancy on the board, a nominating committee would submit the names of three qualified nominees to the Governor for appointment, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Under existing law, trustees are not required to participate in any training regarding their duties as trustees.
This bill would require the board to develop a training program for trustees and would specify the content of the training.
Subjects: Alabama A & M University