Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-3-.05

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 798-X-3-.05 - Meetings Of The Board

(1) The Board shall comply with the Alabama Open Meetings Act.

(2) A minimum of two regular meetings shall be held each year. The annual meeting shall be the first meeting of the fiscal year.

(3) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(4) The chair shall, in accordance with these rules, rule upon all questions of procedure and, in the event that evidence is taken, on the admissibility of that evidence. The decision of the chair shall be final.

(5) All members of the Board, including the chair, are entitled to vote and to make or second motions. A majority of those members on the Board present and voting on any matter shall decide that matter before the Board, except on procedural and evidentiary matters which are provided for in 798-X-3-.05(4).

(6) Special meetings may be called by the chair or by a quorum of the Board.

(7) Notice of a meeting shall be given to all Board members at least seven days in advance of the meeting, unless all Board members agree to waive the seven day notice.

(8) Requests to present information to the Board during a regularly scheduled Board meeting shall be in writing to the Executive Director at least fourteen days prior to the meeting. Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances at the direction of the Chair. All requests are subject to review and approval by the Chair. The usual time limitation for presentations will be five minutes with exceptions made by permission of the Chair. Written requests should include:

(a) Contact information of the designated spokesperson; and

(b) Summary of information to be presented.

(9) The secretary or designee shall keep a record of all regular meetings. The minutes shall be transcribed and presented for approval or amendment at the next regular meeting. The minutes or a true copy thereof, approved by the Board, shall be open to public inspection. The minutes shall reflect:

(a) The time and place of each regular meeting of the Board;

(b) Names of the Board members present;

(c) Names of guests present;

(d) Date meeting notices were sent to the newspapers;

(e) All official acts of the Board;

(f) The vote of the Board except when the votes are unanimous;

(g) When requested by a dissenting Board member, specific reasons shall be recorded; and

(h) A roll call vote may be taken upon the request of a Board member;

(10) All regular meetings of the Board shall be open and public except for executive sessions as provided by the Alabama Open Meetings Act.

Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-3-.05

New Rule: Filed May 16, 2005; refilled August 10, 2005; effective September 14, 2005.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.