Section 36-27C-4
Operation of board.
(a) At its first meeting, the board shall elect one of its members as chair.
(b) The board may adopt regulations necessary to implement this chapter. Regulations adopted are exempt from the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
(c) The board may contract with one or more entities for the daily operation and investment of funds under this chapter.
(d) The board may adopt one or more defined contribution plans as described in Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code if the board determines that doing so will offer substantial tax benefits to any segment of the participants covered under this chapter.
(Act 2001-704, p. 1562, §1.)