MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate voted Wednesday to put a politically appointed board in control of the Alabama Department of Archives and History, a change proposed after some lawmakers were upset about the department hosting a lecture on LGBTQ+ history.
State senators also approved legislation that would allow local government officials to dismiss library board members they appointed if they become displeased with their performance.
He said the change would ensure board members are responsive to elected officials.
Board members are selected by a vote of the trustees and confirmed by the Alabama Senate.
Elliott said existing state law gives city councils the ability to appoint library board members but currently gives no mechanism for removal.
Persons:
Sen, Chris Elliott, ” Elliott, “, Bobby Singleton, Elliott, ”, ” Singleton, Fred Gray, Rosa Parks
Organizations:
The Alabama, Alabama Department of Archives, Alabama, Representatives, Alabama Senate
Locations:
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Rosa, Montgomery