(a) The Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure is created.

(b) The board, which shall reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban and rural, and economic diversity of the state, shall consist of the following members, who are citizens of this state, appointed by the Governor, and subject to confirmation by the Alabama Senate:

(1) Two members representing the alarm system industry selected from five nominees submitted by the Alabama Alarm Association.

(2) One member of the Alabama Consulting Engineers Association selected from three nominees submitted by that association.

(3) One member of the Alabama Sheriffs Association selected from three nominees submitted by that association.

(4) One member who is a locksmith selected from three nominees submitted by the Alabama Locksmith Association.

(5) A person who is a representative of the consumers of the state.

(c)(1) The terms of the board members shall be four years.

(2) Of these members first appointed, two shall be appointed to four-year terms, two for three-year terms, and one for a two-year term.

(3) Any vacancy occurring other than by expiration of terms shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor, subject to the nominating process specified in subsection (b).

(4) No member shall serve more than two successive four-year terms.

(5) A member shall serve until a successor is appointed and assumes office.

(d) Members shall be paid out of the funds of the board the same per diem as prescribed by law for state employees for each day of attendance of a board or committee meeting.

(e) Meetings shall be held at least four times per year. Special meetings shall be held at the call of the chair or by a majority of the members.

(f)(1) The board may adopt rules of proceedings.

(2) Three members of the board who are physically present shall constitute a quorum.

(3) The board shall elect a chair and a vice chair on an annual basis. The chair or vice chair shall call meetings of the board to order.

(4) Members of the board may participate in a board meeting by means of video conference pursuant to the Alabama Open Meetings Act. Participation by video conference shall qualify as attendance at a meeting in person. The board may not conduct official business unless at least three members of the board are physically present at the board meeting. Attendance by phone without video conference capability does not constitute attendance at a board meeting.

(5) Members of a committee of the board may attend a committee meeting by means of video conference pursuant to the Alabama Open Meetings Act. Participation by video conference shall qualify as attendance at a meeting in person. Except as otherwise provided, a committee may not issue an order or render a decision unless legal counsel for the board and a member of the administrative or management staff of the board is physically present. If legal counsel for the board is not a member of the committee, only the physical presence of one member of the administrative or management staff of the board and one committee member is required to conduct committee business if the remainder of the quorum of the committee is satisfied by the attendance of committee members by means of video conference. A majority of committee members shall be physically present to constitute a quorum, conduct official committee business, or render a decision. Attendance by phone without video conference capability does not constitute attendance at a committee meeting.