Alabama § 16-55-6 - Board of Trustees - Quorum; Meetings.
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§ 16-55-6. Board of Trustees - Quorum; Meetings.
(a) Seven members of the board of trustees shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day until a quorum is present. The board shall hold a regular annual meeting each year at the university in June, unless the board, in regular session, determines to hold its meeting at some other time and place.
(b)(1) Special meetings of the board may be called by:
a. The chair pro tempore of the board;
b. The Governor; or
c. The chair pro tempore of the board or the Governor, upon application in writing of any three or more members of the board.
(2) Once a special meeting is called, written notice shall be provided to each trustee at least 24 hours before the meeting is scheduled to begin, except in case of emergency, which the chair pro tempore or the Governor shall specify in his or her notice to the trustees.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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