SB54 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry StuttsSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

University of North Alabama, Board of Trustees, reference to seventh and eighth congressional district residency requirement for four members of board changed to fifth congressional district, Sec. 16-51-3 am'd.

Summary

SB54 would change the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees district reference from the 7th/8th districts to the 5th district.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 16-51-3 to specify that six trustees are residents of the 5th congressional district rather than the 7th and 8th. At least two of these trustees must still be residents of the county where the university is located. The overall board structure and appointment framework remain the same, and the change aligns district representation with UNA's location in Florence. If enacted, the change would take effect on the first day of the third month after final passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• The University of North Alabama Board of Trustees: the district they are drawn from changes to the 5th congressional district.
• Residents of Alabama's 5th congressional district (including those in or around Florence): they could be represented on the UNA board as trustees under the new district reference.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-51-3 to replace references to the 7th and 8th congressional districts with a reference to the 5th congressional district for the UNA Board of Trustees.
• Maintains the requirement that at least two trustees reside in the county where the university is located, and preserves the overall board composition and appointment process (governor with Senate consent, and other related appointments) unchanged.
• Effective date set to the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Colleges and Universities