Section 22-5-1 “Physical fitness” defined. For the purposes of this chapter, “physical fitness” means good or improved habits relating to recreation, exercises, sports and the use of leisure time and instructions for these purposes and for improving the physique and health of the residents of the state. (Acts 1967, No. 215, p. 580, §10.)
Section 22-5-2 Creation and purpose of commission. There is hereby created a State Commission on Physical Fitness, which hereafter may be referred to as the Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness, for the purpose of protecting, promoting and improving the physical fitness of the residents of the state. (Acts 1967, No. 215, p. 580, §1; Acts […]
Section 22-5-3 Composition; compensation. (a) The commission shall consist of seven members, including a chairman, one from each U.S. Congressional District and all to be appointed by the Governor. They shall be selected because of their experience or interest in physical fitness for both youth and adults and shall serve without compensation; except, that they […]
Section 22-5-4 Meetings; rules and regulations. The commission shall meet regularly at the call of the Governor, the executive director, or the chairman. Four commissioners shall constitute a quorum. The commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary and proper to govern its procedure and business. (Acts 1967, No. 215, p. 580, §6; […]
Section 22-5-5 Duties of commission. The commission shall maintain liaison with the State Department of Education, county and city boards of education, private and parochial schools, and physical fitness commissions of the several political subdivisions of this state, now or hereafter created, and comparable agencies in other states or under the federal government, and it […]
Section 22-5-6 Executive director; application of merit system to commission employees. (a) The Governor, upon recommendation of the commission, shall appoint an executive director of the commission. Such director shall serve as secretary of the commission and as chief administrator and executive officer of the commission, having general charge of the work of the commission […]
Section 22-5-7 Personnel. The executive director shall, subject to the State Merit System Law, appoint professional, technical, clerical, stenographic and other personnel to carry out the duties and functions of the commission. (Acts 1967, No. 215, p. 580, §5; Acts 1979, No. 79-617, p. 1087.)
Section 22-5-8 Annual report. The commission shall make an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature, including therein suggestions and recommendations for protecting and improving the physical fitness of the state. (Acts 1967, No. 215, p. 580, §7.)
Section 22-5-9 Acceptance of gifts or grants. The commission is hereby authorized and empowered to accept from the federal government, or any instrumentality thereof, or from any person, firm or corporation in the name of and for the state, services, equipment, supplies, materials or funds by way of gift or grant for the purposes of […]
