§ 36-7-201 — Meetings; president; duty; quorum

The board shall meet at least once in each month, at such time
as the board may prescribe, for the transaction of business. The
governor shall be president of the board, and it shall be his
duty to sign all contracts, papers or documents that shall be
approved, made or directed by the board. Provided, however, that
all leases approved or directed to be entered into by the board
of land commissioners may be signed for and on behalf of the
state by the director. A majority of the board shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of any and all business; and in the
absence of the governor, one (1) of the other members may act as
president pro tempore and may preside at such meeting.