Alabama § 16-61-7 - Establishment of Endowed Chair.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-61-7 — Establishment of Endowed Chair., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-61-7. Establishment of Endowed Chair.
When the sum of the challenge grant and matching funds reaches $1,000,000.00 the foundation and the president of the university may recommend, to the board of trustees of the university for its approval, the establishment of an endowed chair. The board of trustees must approve the recommendation in order for the chair to be established. The chair, which is then the property of the university, may be named in honor of a donor, benefactor, or honoree of the university, at the option of the university.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 16-61-7 cover?
Section 16-61-7 ("Establishment of Endowed Chair.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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