SB366 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Del MarshJerry L. FieldingTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Auburn University, board of trustees, selection process revised, Amendment 670, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Summary

SB366 would replace the current Auburn University board with a new 15-member Board of Trustees and repeal Amendment 670 if voters approve it.

What This Bill Does

It creates a 15-member board (seven district reps, one from Lee County, the immediate past Auburn Alumni Association president, five at-large members, and the governor as ex officio president). It establishes an appointing committee that selects and forwards candidate names for Senate confirmation, with a focus on diversity. It sets terms, ages, and transition rules to move from the old districts to new ones, and requires voter approval at the next statewide election to take effect, repealing Amendment 670 upon ratification.

Who It Affects

• Prospective and current trustees: must meet age and term limits, may not be Auburn University employees, and are chosen through a Senate-confirmed process.
• Auburn Alumni Association: provides two non-employee nominees to the appointing committee and participates in advisory capacity.
• Governor: serves as ex officio president of the board and chairs the appointing committee.
• Senate and appointing committee: responsible for confirming appointments and overseeing the selection process.
• Voters: will vote on the constitutional amendment to approve or reject the new board structure.

Key Provisions

• Board composition: 15 members—seven from seven districts, one additional from Lee County, the immediate past president of the Auburn Alumni Association, five at-large members, and the governor as ex officio president.
• Districts and terms: defines new districts and sets seven-year terms for most positions, with a maximum of two full terms and a total of 20 years of service; includes a realignment process from Amendment 670.
• Appointment process: an appointing committee (including the Senate President Pro Tempore, a board member, two Alumni Association directors, and a Governor-designee alumnus) selects candidates and forwards names to the Senate for majority confirmation; the Governor chairs the committee.
• Diversity and eligibility: the committee must ensure appointments reflect diversity and that appointees meet eligibility rules (no current AU employees; age limits).
• Vacancies and transitions: vacancies are filled through the same appointment process; incumbent terms continue until successors are confirmed; transition provisions specify how existing trustees move to the new districts.
• Compensation and eligibility: trustees may receive only actual expenses; former Auburn employees cannot serve as trustees.
• Ratification and repeal: upon ratification, Amendment 670 is repealed; the amendment becomes law only if voters approve at the next statewide election.

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Subjects

Constitutional Amendments