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The '''Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority''' (originally the '''Civic Center Authority of the Cities and County of Jefferson County''', commonly called the '''BJCC Board''') is the governing body that manages the [[Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex]]. It meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the BJCC's [[BJCC North Hall|North Hall]].
The '''Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority''' (originally the '''Civic Center Authority of the Cities and County of Jefferson County''', commonly called the '''BJCC Board''') is the governing body that manages the [[Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex]]. It meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the BJCC's [[BJCC North Hall|North Hall]].


The first board, assembled in [[1965]], was headed by [[Birmingham Symphony Association]] president [[Alexander Lacy]]. Lacy had pushed for the complex of performing arts venues originally envisioned in the "[[Design for Progress]]", a master plan for the revitalization of the urban core which was developed in the early 1960s by local architects working with a committee from [[Operation New Birmingham]].
The authority was created as a public corporation by [[Act of Alabama 547 (1965)|Act of Alabama 547]]. The first board, assembled in [[1965]], was headed by [[Birmingham Symphony Association]] president [[Alexander Lacy]]. Lacy had pushed for the complex of performing arts venues originally envisioned in the "[[Design for Progress]]", a master plan for the [[Downtown revitalization|revitalization of the urban core]] which was developed in the early 1960s by local architects working with a committee from [[Operation New Birmingham]].


Members are appointed to four-year terms, with appointments alternating every two years between the [[Jefferson County]] delegations of the [[Alabama House of Representatives]] and [[Alabama State Senate]]. The [[Mayor of Birmingham]] and President of the [[Jefferson County Commission]] have seats on the board by virtue of their elected positions.
Members are appointed to four-year terms, with appointments alternating every two years between the [[Jefferson County]] delegations of the [[Alabama House of Representatives]] and [[Alabama State Senate]]. The [[Mayor of Birmingham]] and President of the [[Jefferson County Commission]] have seats on the board by virtue of their elected positions.


==Current board==
In [[2023]] [[Act of Alabama 2023-424|an act]] sponsored by Senator [[Jabo Waggoner]] and signed by Governor [[Kay Ivey]] on [[June 12]] added two members to the BJCC Authority. One would be a member of the [[Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau]] selected by that body, and one would be a qualified [[Jefferson County]] voter elected by the [[Jefferson County Legislative Delegation]], with the House and Senate alternating to fill vacancies in that seat.
 
==Board members==
===2023===
* [[Kermit Kendrick]] (appointed 2023)
* [[Tommy Brigham]] (appointed 2023)
* [[Bill Murray]] (appointed 2023)
* [[Dennis Lathem]], (1998–2010; 2011–2023, chair 2012–2023)
* [[Clyde Echols]], (1998–2026, treasurer)
* [[Samuetta Drew]]
* [[Joe Sanders]]
* [[Joe Freeman]]
* [[Michael Keel]]
* [[Houston Smith]]
* [[Randall Woodfin]], as Mayor of Birmingham (ex officio)
* [[Jimmie Stephens]], as Jefferson County Commission president (ex officio)
 
===2016-2018===
* [[Dennis Lathem]], chair
* [[J. J. Johnson]], vice-chair
* [[Clyde Echols]], treasurer
* [[Jay Roberson]], secretary
* [[Joe Sanders]]
* [[Nick Sellers]]
* [[Billy Marsh]]
* [[William Bell]], as Mayor of Birmingham (ex officio)
* [[Jimmie Stephens]], as Jefferson County Commission president (ex officio)
 
===2010-2012===
* [[E. C. Brown]], chair
* [[E. C. Brown]], chair
* [[Herb McBride]], vice-chair
* [[Clyde Echols]]
* [[Clyde Echols]]
* [[Herb McBride]]
* [[Billy Marsh]]
* [[Billy Marsh]]
* [[Dennis Lathem]]<!--replacing [[J. J. Johnson]]-->
* [[Kenneth Clemons]]
* [[Gil Wideman]]
* [[William Bell]], as Mayor of Birmingham (ex officio)
* [[David Carrington]], as Jefferson County Commission president (ex officio)
===2008-2010===
* [[J. J. Johnson]]
* [[J. J. Johnson]]
* [[Kenneth Clemons]]
* [[Gil Wideman]]
* [[Gil Wideman]]
* [[William Bell]] (as Mayor of Birmingham)
 
* [[Bettye Fine Collins]] (as Jefferson County Commission president)
===2006-2008===
* [[Gil Wideman]]
 
===1980s===
* [[Herschell Hamilton]]
 
===1965-1966===
* [[Alexander Lacy]], chair


==References==
==References==
* DeButts, Jimmy (January 5, 2009) "Lawmaker seeks changes at BJCC." ''Birmingham Business Journal''
* DeButts, Jimmy (January 5, 2009) "Lawmaker seeks changes at BJCC." {{BBJ}}
* DeButts, Jimmy (June 25, 2010) "Lawmaker: Board vacancies key to BJCC's future." ''Birmingham Business Journal''
* DeButts, Jimmy (June 25, 2010) "Lawmaker: Board vacancies key to BJCC's future." {{BBJ}}
* Archibald, John (September 19, 2010) "What the Schwartz are they doing at the BJCC?" ''Birmingham News''
* Archibald, John (September 19, 2010) "What the Schwartz are they doing at the BJCC?" {{BN}}
* Johnson, Roy S. (September 26, 2023) "[https://www.al.com/opinion/2023/09/roy-s-johnson-with-3d-new-member-in-months-bjcc-board-cronyism-is-finally-fading.html With 3rd new member in months, BJCC board cronyism is finally fading]." {{AL}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://newsroom.bjcc.org/section_display.cfm?section_id=42&start_row=1 BJCC Board of Directors] at bjcc.org
* [http://www.bjcc.org/bjcca-board-members.php BJCC Board of Directors] at bjcc.org


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Latest revision as of 17:21, 28 September 2023

The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority (originally the Civic Center Authority of the Cities and County of Jefferson County, commonly called the BJCC Board) is the governing body that manages the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. It meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the BJCC's North Hall.

The authority was created as a public corporation by Act of Alabama 547. The first board, assembled in 1965, was headed by Birmingham Symphony Association president Alexander Lacy. Lacy had pushed for the complex of performing arts venues originally envisioned in the "Design for Progress", a master plan for the revitalization of the urban core which was developed in the early 1960s by local architects working with a committee from Operation New Birmingham.

Members are appointed to four-year terms, with appointments alternating every two years between the Jefferson County delegations of the Alabama House of Representatives and Alabama State Senate. The Mayor of Birmingham and President of the Jefferson County Commission have seats on the board by virtue of their elected positions.

In 2023 an act sponsored by Senator Jabo Waggoner and signed by Governor Kay Ivey on June 12 added two members to the BJCC Authority. One would be a member of the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau selected by that body, and one would be a qualified Jefferson County voter elected by the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation, with the House and Senate alternating to fill vacancies in that seat.

Board members

2023

2016-2018

2010-2012

2008-2010

2006-2008

1980s

1965-1966

References

External links

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