System names John Daniel general counsel and senior vice chancellor with $550,000 salary

The University of Alabama System Compensation Committee approved the appointment and compensation of John Daniel as general counsel and senior vice chancellor.

Chancellor Sid Tran presented the recommendation, describing Daniel as a trusted adviser who has worked with the chancellor for eight years and proposing a base salary of $550,000 per year.

The committee moved, seconded and approved the compensation by voice vote; the transcript records a single "Aye" response and no recorded opposition.

The presentation emphasized Daniel’s system knowledge and advisory role; the meeting transcript did not include the full employment agreement or additional terms such as effective date, term length or ancillary benefits.