Section 34-1A-2

Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure - Created; members; terms; composition; meetings.

(a) The Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure is created.

(b) The board, which shall reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban and rural, and economic diversity of the state, shall consist of the following members to be appointed by the Governor:

(1) One member representing the alarm system industry selected from three nominees submitted by the Alabama Alarm Association.

(2) One member of the Alabama Consulting Engineers Association selected from three nominees submitted by that association.

(3) One member of the Alabama Sheriff's Association selected from three nominees submitted by that association.

(4) One member who is an alarm system manufacturer selected from three nominees submitted by the Alabama Alarm Association.

(5) A person who is a representative of the consumers of the state.

(c)(1) The terms of the board members shall be four years.

(2) Of these members first appointed, two shall be appointed to four-year terms, two for three-year terms, and one for a two-year term.

(3) Any vacancy occurring other than by expiration of terms shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor, subject to the nominating process specified in subsection (b).

(4) No member shall serve more than two successive four-year terms.

(5) A member shall serve until a successor is appointed and assumes office.

(d) 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 board business.

(e) Meetings shall be held at least four times per year. Special meetings shall be held at the call of the chair or by a majority of the members.

(f)(1) The board may adopt rules of proceedings.

(2) A majority of the board constitutes a quorum.

(3) The board shall elect a chair on an annual basis.

(Acts 1997, No. 97-711, §2.)