Ala. Code § 41-9-923
The board shall elect a chair, a vice-chair, and secretary-treasurer from its members for a term of one year and may appoint any committees it considers necessary to carry out its duties pursuant to this article. The board shall meet at least once each year. Additional meetings may be held as prescribed in its rules and by-laws. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business. The secretary-treasurer shall keep a record of the proceedings of the board. The board may promulgate and adopt rules and regulations consistent with this article which are necessary for the performance of its duties. The members of the board shall not be compensated for their services. The board members shall be reimbursed for their travel expenses in the same manner as state employees. The board shall fill vacancies as they occur in the manner prescribed in this article. A board member shall serve until his or her successor is appointed.
Ala. Code § 41-9-923 (1975)