Code of Alabama
Part 3 - Education.
Section 45-39A-12.09 - Board of Education - Chair.

The chair of the board shall have all of the following duties:
(1) To preside over all board meetings.
(2) To set the meeting dates and times of all board meetings consistent with state law. The chair shall endeavor to set meeting times at 7:00 p.m. or at a similar time which will afford citizens the best opportunity to attend.
(3) To set the agenda of the board meetings in consultation with the city superintendent of education.
(4) To ensure proper and adequate notice to the public for public hearings on the budget of the school system.
(5) To maintain order at all board meetings.
(6) To assist the superintendent in seeking public input into the operations and support of the city school system.
(7) To vote on all matters which come before the board if he or she so desires.
(8) To ensure due process for the employees of the city school system according to duly adopted written policies and applicable state laws.
(9) To promote the city school system as authorized by the board.

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