Ala. Code § 21-9-8: Chair.

The board shall elect a chair from its membership at the first meeting of initial board members on January 15, 1995, and every two years thereafter. A majority of the membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. The board shall meet at least quarterly and, at the call of the chair or any four members, shall hold other special meetings. All meetings shall be called by the chair, except the first meeting of initial board members, which shall be called by the Governor.