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AL SB506
Bill
Status
5/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Allen
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AI Summary
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The Probate Judge of Tuscaloosa County serves as chair of the county commission and presides at all commission meetings while retaining voting rights on all matters.
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An elected judge of probate who simultaneously serves as chair of the county commission may resign from the probate judgeship by submitting a written statement to the Governor while electing to continue as chair.
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Upon the Governor's acceptance of the resignation, the person continues as chair for the remainder of the original term with the same salary and benefits.
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A successor chair shall be elected countywide at the November general election immediately preceding the end of the original term and takes office with other commission members.
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The chair elected under this provision receives an annual salary of $105,000 payable from the county's general fund.
Legislative Description
Tuscaloosa Co., judge of probate, elected to serve as both judge of probate and chair of county commission, may resign as judge of probate and serve the remainder of term as chair, Act 85-106, 1985 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Tuscaloosa County
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
5/26/2015