SB88 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Alabama Fire College, an institution of postsecondary education under the supervision and control of the Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission, clarified, membership revised, duties, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee established, Secs. 36-32-1, 36-32-2, 36-32-3, 36-32-5 am'd; Sec. 36-32-13 added.

Summary

SB88 would make the Alabama Fire College an independent public college under the Firefighters' Standards and Education Commission, update commission membership and duties, and create a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee to monitor it.

What This Bill Does

Clarifies that the Alabama Fire College operates as an independent postsecondary institution under the Commission, with its lands and assets owned by the state and held in the Commission's name. Revises the Commission's membership, duties, and governance, and creates a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee to study and oversee the Commission and the College. Empowers the Commission to organize the Fire College, hire a leadership team, set curricula and course costs, confer certifications, coordinate with other agencies, and approve personnel actions (with final hiring decisions by Shelton State Community College's president). Establishes a mechanism for annual financial reporting to independent auditors and oversight by the new committee, along with per diem and travel provisions for Commissioners.

Who It Affects

• Firefighters, fire protection personnel, and trainees in Alabama who would access education, training, and certification through the Alabama Fire College under the Commission.
• Members of the Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission and related fire service associations (for appointment, governance, and compensation) as the bill revises how the Commission is staffed and operates and establishes new oversight structures.

Key Provisions

• 36-32-1: Defines the Alabama Fire College as an independent public postsecondary institution under the supervision of the Commission; confirms state ownership of lands/assets and that titles are in the Commission's name.
• 36-32-2: Amends Commission composition to seven members with specific nomination/appointment processes from professional fire associations and the Governor; sets terms and replacement rules; allows bylaws.
• 36-32-3: Establishes governance provisions (electing chair/vice-chair, employing an executive director and staff, salary alignment with SBOE schedules, and final hiring approvals by Shelton State Community College President).
• 36-32-5: Outlines Commission functions (developing curricula, certifying training programs and personnel, coordinating with other fire agencies and educational institutions, establishing testing standards, and enforcing requirements).
• 36-32-13: Creates the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee to oversee the Commission and College, defines its membership and duties, and provides staff support and per diem compensation for members.

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Subjects

Fire College