HB679 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dan Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Athens State University, removed from under purview of State Board of Education and State Department of Postsecondary Education, board of trustees created, powers provided, president appointment, nomination committee, police officers, Sec. 16-60-110 am'd

Description

Under existing law, Athens State University is included under the definition of a junior college or trade school.

This bill would remove Athens State University from under the jurisdiction, supervision, and control of the State Board of Education and Department of Postsecondary Education.

This bill would provide for the mission of the university.

This bill would create and provide for the governance of the university under the Board of Trustees of Athens State University.

This bill would provide for certain powers and duties of the board, meetings of the board, and for a quorum for the transaction of business.

This bill would provide for the filling of vacancies on the board and for the creation and use of a nominating committee to fill vacancies on the board.

This bill would provide for the appointment and duties of a president of the university.

This bill would provide for the employment of suitable persons to act as police officers for the university.

This bill would also authorize the Code Commissioner to revise references to Athens State University in the Code of Alabama 1975, as appropriate, to reflect the changed status of the university.

Subjects

Athens State University