1. (1) Pursuant to the Code of Alabama 1975 34-1A-2, the board shall reflect the racial, gender, geographic, and economic diversity of the state, who are citizens of this state, appointed by the Governor, and subject to confirmation by the Alabama Senate.

2. (2) Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act:

   1. (a) Members of the board may participate in a board meeting by means of video conference, and this shall qualify as attendance at the meeting in person. Attendance by telephone without video conference does not qualify as attendance at a board meeting. Three board members must be physically present at the board meeting in order for the board to conduct official business.
   2. (b) Members of a committee of the board may attend by means of video conference, and this shall qualify as attendance at the meeting in person. Attendance by telephone without video conference does not qualify as attendance at a committee meeting. A majority of committee members shall be physically present to conduct official committee business or render a decision.
3. (3) Board members shall be paid out of the funds of the board the same per diem as prescribed by law for state employees for each day of attendance of a board or committee meeting.

Author: Lynne Taunton

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-1A.

History: New Rule: Filed November 19, 2018; effective January 3, 2019.