(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Terms Used In Alabama Code 36-17-21
Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(1) ALABAMA TRUST FUND. The fund established by Amendment 450.(2) AMENDMENT 450. Amendment 450 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, now appearing as Section 219.02, Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.(3) BOARD. The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Trust Fund.(b) Except as otherwise provided by Amendment 450, members of the board or any committee established by the board may participate in a meeting of the board or committee by means of telephone conference, video conference, or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting may hear each other at the same time.(c) Participation by means authorized in this section shall constitute presence in person at a meeting for all purposes, including the establishment of a quorum, to deliberate and take action.(d) The telephone or video conference or other similar communications equipment shall also allow members of the public the opportunity to simultaneously listen to or observe meetings held pursuant to this section, to the same extent required by Amendment 450 for public participation at meetings.(e)(1) The facilities of the State Treasurer shall be used in the administration of the Alabama Trust Fund, including the scheduling and notification of meetings.(2) The State Treasurer shall give notice of any meeting held pursuant to this section in the same manner required by Amendment 450 for meetings, and otherwise in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
