Terms Used In Alabama Code 16-47-31

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

Five members of the board of trustees, exclusive of the ex officio members, shall constitute a quorum. Every member present shall be required to vote, and a majority of those present shall govern. At their first meeting, the board shall elect one of its number president pro tempore, who shall preside in the absence of the Governor and shall hold the position until the next annual or special meeting, when another president pro tempore shall be elected.