SB336 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Apr 18, 2022

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg AlbrittonSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Chris Elliott
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Baldwin Co., South Baldwin Regional Workforce Development Authority, established.
Summary: SB336 creates the South Baldwin Regional Workforce Development Authority in Baldwin County to promote workforce development and regional collaboration among business groups, schools, and local governments.
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes a new authority in the southern part of Baldwin County and sets up a board of directors with voting and non-voting members from local chambers and the three coastal city mayors. It outlines how members are appointed, terms are staggered, and how the board operates, including meeting and bylaws rules. The authority is given broad powers to acquire property, finance and manage projects, enter contracts, accept gifts, hire staff, and carry out activities to support workforce development, while being tax-exempt.

Who It Affects
Local businesses and organizations connected to the South Alabama Chamber of Commerce and the Alabama Coastal Business Chamber, who will have board representation and influence over the authority's direction.
Cities of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Foley (via non-voting mayor members) and Baldwin County residents who stand to benefit from regional workforce development and economic improvement efforts.

Key Provisions
Creates the South Baldwin Regional Workforce Development Authority for region-wide workforce development and collaboration.
Board composition includes ex officio voting CEOs from two chambers, three business members from each chamber (voting), up to three additional voting members, and three mayors (non-voting).
Diversity requirements for appointments to reflect racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity.
Terms and staggered start dates for appointed members to create continuity; vacancies filled by original appointment method.
Organizational meeting to adopt bylaws, elect officers, and establish rules within 30 days after terms begin.
Quorum defined as two-thirds of voting board members; board conducts monthly meetings.
Authority may hire an executive director (CEO) and grant them powers to run the organization with board oversight.
Powers to acquire, finance, contract, operate, and dispose of property; enter into grants, loans, and cooperative agreements; accept gifts; hire personnel; and perform other necessary acts.
Entity and its property, income, and related instruments are exempt from state and local taxes.
Effective immediately upon passage and governor’s approval.

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Subjects: Baldwin County