Policy Number: SA VII-501D
Policy Date: 8/23/11

POLICY STATEMENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Subject: Program Allocation Board (PAB) Meeting Policies

Source: Office of Student Life

1. The PAB will meet during late spring semester of each year to recommend funding for programs for the next academic year.
   
2. Additional meetings will be scheduled as necessary. Agenda items should be forwarded to the Chairperson of the PAB at least seven days prior to each scheduled meeting date.
   
3. All PAB meetings will be open. Participation in the PAB's deliberations and decision-making will be restricted to board members. At the discretion of the chairperson, a meeting may be closed should there be a need to consider any information that may have a negative effect upon individuals or programs.
   
4. At the discretion of the PAB, a vote on a funding proposal may be by open ballot.
   
5. A quorum shall be declared when there are four (4) students and two (2) student affairs officers present.
   
6. The Chairperson of the PAB shall vote only in the case of a tie.
   
7. Voting will be restricted to those PAB members present. An absent member may submit written comments for the PAB's consideration.
   
8. During the term of appointment, two unexcused absences will result in a PAB member's seat being declared vacant.