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AL SB214

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

J.T. Waggoner

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 11-43-50 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding municipal council meetings under a Mayor/Council form of government.

  • Authorizes the presiding officer to cancel a council meeting if sufficient written notice is received from council members indicating a quorum will not be present.

  • Requires the presiding officer to give notice that a canceled meeting will not occur.

  • Allows the presiding officer to reschedule a canceled regular meeting if proper notice is given under Section 36-25A-3.

  • Changes terminology from "aldermen" to "council members" throughout the statute.

Legislative Description

Municipality, Mayor/Council form of government, council meetings, cancellation for lack of quorum, procedures, Sec. 11-43-50 am'd

Municipalities

Last Action

Forwarded to Governor on May 20, 2013 at 11:20 p.m. on May 20, 2013

5/20/2013

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government4/18/2013
Governmental Affairs2/14/2013

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