Title 16 — Title 16

The school heretofore established in Athens, Alabama, and previously known as Athens State College and now known as Athens State University, is and shall remain a body corporate under the corporate name of Athens State University, and by that name, and under the direction of a bo…

No grant or gift, by will or otherwise, shall fail on account of any misnomer or informality when the intent of the grantor or donor can be determined; nor shall any default, malfeasance, or nonuser on the part of the trustees or other officers or agents of such corporation work …

(a) The president of the university shall be appointed by the board and shall do all of the following: (1) Appoint a corps of instructors who shall be styled the faculty of the university. (2) Appoint such other instructors and officers as the interest of the university may requi…

(a) The president of the university may appoint and employ suitable persons to act as police officers to keep off intruders and prevent trespass upon and damage to the property and grounds of the university. Such persons shall be charged with all the duties and invested with all …

(a) Commencing on October 1, 2012, the terms junior college, trade school, community college, and technical college, or any combination of these terms, as used in the Code of Alabama 1975, may not be interpreted to include Athens State University or its predecessor, Athens State …

Commencing on October 1, 2012, the Athens State University Board of Trustees, as created in Section 16-47A-4, shall have exclusive jurisdiction, supervision, and control of Athens State University and the State Board of Education shall be divested of all jurisdiction, power, and …

University. (a) Athens State University shall provide, maintain, and operate public higher education programs and facilities dedicated to the preparation of students. The university shall provide educational services for the greater community including advanced education for matu…

(a) There is created a Board of Trustees for Athens State University. The board shall consist of the following voting members: (1) Six members shall be residents of either the Fourth or Fifth Congressional District as constituted on October 1, 2012, at least two of whom shall be …

(a) The board shall have all the rights, privileges, and franchises necessary to the promotion of the ends of its creation, and shall be charged with all corresponding duties, liabilities, and responsibilities. The board may hold and may lease, sell, or, in any other manner not i…

(a) The board shall hold its regular annual meeting each year, on the first Monday in June, at the main campus of the university, unless the board shall in regular session determine to hold its meeting at some other time and place. Thereafter, the board shall hold quarterly meeti…

Six members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day until a quorum is present. History: (Act 2012-497, p. 1460, §8.)

(a) Any vacancy in the office of trustee occurring during a recess of the Legislature shall be filled by appointment of the Governor. The appointee shall hold office until the next session of the Legislature, at which time the appointment shall be confirmed by the Senate. If not …

(a) The board may designate one or more depositories for school funds. (b) The board shall make or cause to be made to the Legislature, at the beginning of each regular session thereof, a full report of board transactions and the condition of the university, including an itemized…