Section 16-56-1 Body corporate; rights, duties, property, etc. of Troy University. (a)(1) The Governor, by virtue of the office and the trustees appointed from designated areas of the state, pursuant to Section 16-56-3, and their successors in office, shall constitute a body corporate under the name of Troy University, or by any name the board […]
Section 16-56-10 Board of trustees – Reports to Legislature. The board of trustees shall make or cause to be made to the Legislature, at each session thereof, a full report of its transactions and of the condition of the university, embracing an itemized account of all receipts and disbursements on account of the university by […]
Section 16-56-11 Grant or gift not to fail for informality; default, etc., of trustees not to work forfeiture. No grant or gift of any property, real or personal, by will or otherwise, shall fail by reason of any misnomer or informality, when the intent of the grantor or donor can be determined; nor shall any […]
Section 16-56-12 Police officers. (a) The Chancellor of Troy University may appoint and employ persons as he or she may deem proper to serve as police officers pursuant to Sections 16-22-1 and 16-22-2. These police officers may do any of the following: (1) Eject trespassers from university buildings and grounds. (2) Arrest without a warrant […]
Section 16-56-2 Rights, privileges, responsibilities, etc., of corporation. The corporation shall have all the rights, privileges, powers, and franchises necessary to the promotion of or the end of its creation and shall be charged with all corresponding duties, liabilities, and responsibilities. The headquarters of Troy University shall be in the City of Troy. The corporation […]
Section 16-56-3 Board of trustees – Membership; appointment; terms. Troy University shall be governed by a board of trustees. The board of trustees shall have representation from seven geographic areas of the state. Area one shall consist of the following counties: Mobile, Baldwin, Washington, Clarke, Choctaw, Marengo, and Sumter. Area two shall consist of the […]
Section 16-56-4 Board of trustees – Meetings. The Board of Trustees of Troy University shall hold its regular annual meeting each year in the City of Troy on or about the date scheduled for spring term graduation unless the board shall, during a regular or special session, determine to hold its annual meeting at some […]
Section 16-56-5 Board of trustees – Quorum; meetings of standing committees. (a) A majority of the members of the board of trustees shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day until a quorum is present. A quorum may be assembled in person or through electronic communications that permit complete […]
Section 16-56-6 Board of trustees – Chancellor; powers as to organization and administration. (a) The board of trustees shall appoint a chancellor who shall serve as the chief executive officer of the university and as secretary to the board and shall perform all services as may be required by the board. The compensation of the […]
Section 16-56-7 Board of trustees – Transfer of jurisdiction, etc., to board of trustees. The Board of Trustees of Troy University shall have the exclusive jurisdiction, supervision, and control of Troy University. The board may promulgate any rules of procedure as it deems necessary and appropriate. In addition to the powers, duties, and authority vested […]
Section 16-56-8 Board of trustees – Vacancy in office. Any vacancy in the office of trustee occurring during the recess of the Legislature shall be filled by appointment of the Governor. The appointee shall hold office until the next session of the Legislature, when the vacancy shall be filled by the Governor by and with […]
Section 16-56-9 Board of trustees – Payment of expenses. The certificate of the chancellor as secretary of the board shall entitle the several trustees to the payment of their actual expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties as trustees. A trustee may not receive any pay or emoluments other than for actual expenses incurred […]