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Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 11-44-1 - Applicability of Article. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-2 - Petition to Probate Judge for Election as to Organization Under Commission Form of Government; Examination of Petition and Certification Thereof to Mayor. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-3 - Calling of Election by Mayor. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-4 - Subsequent Elections Not to Be Held Within Two Years of Preceding Election. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-5 - Proposition Submitted to Voters; Form and Marking of Ballots. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-6 - Conduct of Election, Canvassing of Vote, and Declaration of Election Result; Adoption and Certification of Provisions of Article. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-7 - Commissioners - Procedure for Election; Terms of Office. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-8 - Commissioners - Designation; Qualification for Office. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-9 - Commissioners - Oath; Bond. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-10 - Commissioners - Entry Into Office, Etc. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-11 - Commissioners - Filling of Vacancies Caused by Ineligibility. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-12 - Commissioners - Filling of Vacancies Caused by Death, Resignation, or Removal. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-13 - Commissioners - Filling of Two Simultaneous Vacancies. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-14 - President of Board of Commissioners - Election; Powers and Duties Generally. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-15 - President of Board of Commissioners - Designation as Mayor. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-16 - President of Board of Commissioners - Performance of Duties and Responsibilities of Mayor in Certain Municipalities. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-17 - President of Board of Commissioners - Performance of Duties and Responsibilities of Mayor in Certain Municipalities - Duties as President of Board of Commissioners and as Mayor. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-18 - Compensation of Commissioners and President of Board of Commissioners. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-18.1 - Salaries and Expenses of Mayor and Associate Commissioners in Class 5 Municipalities; Payment of Funds Out of Treasury by Warrant; Designation of Commissioner to Act in Mayor's Absence; Disbursements Shall Be Authorized by Resolu... - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-19 - Meetings of Board of Commissioners - Time, Etc. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-20 - Meetings of Board of Commissioners - Presiding Officer; Quorum. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-21 - Meetings of Board of Commissioners - When Open to Public. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-22 - Meetings of Board of Commissioners - Record of Proceedings. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-23 - Powers and Authority of Board of Commissioners Upon Organization of Commission Form of Government; Abolition of Certain Boards, Commissions, and Officers; Continuation of Corporate Existence, etc., of Municipality. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-24 - Continuation in Force of Laws, Bylaws, Ordinances, and Resolutions. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-25 - Continuation of Territorial Limits; Discontinuance of Wards and Election of Commissioners at Large. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-26 - Continuation, etc., of Rights, Powers, Liabilities, Etc. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-27 - Continuation in Office of Officials and Employees. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-28 - Selection, Compensation, Removal, etc., of Officers and Employees Generally. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-29 - Distribution of Executive and Administrative Powers and Duties Among Departments; Determination and Exercise of Powers and Duties of Departments by Commissioners. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-30 - Assignment or Delegation of Powers and Duties of Board of Commissioners. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-31 - Resolutions, Bylaws, or Ordinances Generally - Manner of Enactment Generally. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-32 - Resolutions, Bylaws, or Ordinances Generally - Form and Voting Thereon. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-33 - Resolutions, Bylaws, or Ordinances Granting Franchises, etc., for Use of Streets, Public Highways, Etc. - Publication; Effective Date. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-34 - Resolutions, Bylaws, or Ordinances Granting Franchises, etc., for Use of Streets, Public Highways, Etc. - Objections Thereto and Elections Thereon. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-35 - Resolutions, Bylaws, or Ordinances Granting Franchises, etc., for Use of Streets, Public Highways, Etc. - Proceedings Upon Determination of Election Result. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-36 - Manner in Which Franchise, etc., as to Use of Streets, Public Highways, etc., to Be Granted, Extended, or Enlarged. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-37 - Elections for Office of Commissioner - Filing and Form of Statement of Candidacy, Etc. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-38 - Elections for Office of Commissioner - Qualifications of Candidates. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-39 - Elections for Office of Commissioner - Ballots Generally. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-40 - Elections for Office of Commissioner - Specification in Statement of Candidacy and Ballot as to Long or Short Term. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-41 - Elections for Office of Commissioner - Manner of Voting; Majority of Votes Required. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-42 - Elections for Office of Commissioner - Holding of Runoff Election. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-43 - Elections for Office of Commissioner - Qualified Voters Only to Vote. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-44 - Filing and Publication of Statement of Campaign Expenses, etc., by Commissioners. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-45 - Selection of Municipal Employees. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-46 - Officers or Employees Not to Be Interested in Contracts for Services, etc., for Municipality or Railway, Gas Works, etc., Therein. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-47 - Officers Not to Be Interested in or Employed by Public Service Utilities. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-48 - Acceptance, etc., of Free Passes, Gifts, etc., by Officers or Employees From Railways, Gas Works, Etc. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-49 - Publication, etc., of Quarterly Statement of Receipts and Expenses, Etc. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-50 - Examinations of Books and Accounts. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-51 - Maintenance of Record Books by Probate Judges and Compensation Therefor. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-52 - Promising, etc., of Employment, etc., to Obtain Political Support, etc.; Provision of Automobiles, etc., to Bring Voters to Polls. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-53 - Offering or Accepting Bribes for Votes; Unauthorized Voting. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-54 - Solicitation, etc., of Votes by Municipal Employees. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-55 - Payment, etc., of Persons to Solicit Votes; Acceptance of Pay, etc., to Solicit Votes. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-56 - Applicability of General State Laws as to Municipal Elections. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-57 - Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Article. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-58 - Designation by Ordinance of Mayor and Finance Commissioner, Public Works Commissioner, and Public Safety Commissioner in Class 7 Municipalities; Elections; Further Changes in Designations Must Be Authorized by Legislature. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Article 2 - Optional Form A.
Section 11-44-70 - Applicability of Article. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-71 - Procedure for Adoption - Generally. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-72 - Procedure for Adoption - Election. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-73 - Commissioners - Election, Terms of Office, etc., Generally. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-74 - Commissioners - Election, Terms of Office, etc., of Commissioners Elected After September 1, 1945. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-75 - Commissioners - Designation of Positions and Election Thereto. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-76 - Commissioners - Qualifications; Filling of Vacancies Caused by Ineligibility. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-77 - Commissioners - Filling of Vacancies Caused by Death, Resignation or Removal. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-78 - Commissioners - Filling of Two or More Simultaneous Vacancies. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-79 - Commissioners - Oath; Bond. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-80 - Commissioners - Compensation. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-81 - Commissioners - Designation; Qualification for and Taking of Office. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-82 - Commissioners - Meetings. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-83 - Mayor-President of Board of Commissioners. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-84 - Powers and Authority of Board of Commissioners Upon Organization of Commission Form of Government; Abolition of Certain Boards, Commissions, and Officers; Continuation of Corporate Existence, Territorial Limits, etc., of Municipali... - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-85 - Appointment, etc., of Officers and Employees Generally; Distribution of Executive and Administrative Powers and Duties Among Departments. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-86 - Assignment or Delegation of Powers and Duties of Board of Commissioners. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-87 - Enactment of Resolutions, Bylaws, or Ordinances Generally. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-88 - Procedure for Adoption of Resolutions, Bylaws, or Ordinances Granting Franchises, etc., for Use of Streets, Public Highways, etc.; Manner in Which Franchises, etc., Extended, Enlarged, Etc. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-89 - Procedure for Letting of Contracts for Construction, Improvements, etc., of Streets, Highways, Etc. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-90 - Elections for Office of Commissioner - Filing and Form of Statement of Candidacy, Etc. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-91 - Elections for Office of Commissioner - Ballots; Voting. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-92 - Filing and Publication of Statement of Campaign Expenses, etc., by Commissioners. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-93 - Appointment of Municipal Employees. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-94 - Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-95 - Publication, etc., of Monthly Statement of Receipts and Expenses, etc.; Examinations of Books and Accounts. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-96 - Maintenance of Record Books by Probate Judges and Compensation Therefor; Fee for Examination of Petitions for Elections. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-97 - Use of Influence or Contribution of Money, etc., in Elections for Commissioners by Municipal Officers or Employees. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-98 - Solicitation of Votes by Municipal Employees. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-99 - Payment, etc., of Persons to Solicit Votes; Acceptance of Pay, etc., to Solicit Votes. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-100 - Applicability of General State Laws as to Municipal Elections. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-101 - Requirements, etc., as to Petitions. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-102 - Certain Persons Not to Receive Profits, Wages, etc., From Municipality. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-103 - Certain Persons Not to Become Officers or Employees of Municipality. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-104 - Commissioners, Officers, or Employees to Receive Regular Compensation Only. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-105 - Adoption of Ordinances by Initiative and Referendum. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Article 3 - Optional Form B.
Section 11-44-120 - Definitions. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-121 - Adoption by Ordinance; Powers, Designation, Election, etc., of Commissioners Generally; Continuation in Office of Members of Governing Body. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-122 - Continuation in Force of Laws, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Appointments of Municipal Officials and Employees. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-123 - Commissioners - Election; Terms of Office; Designation of Positions; Qualification for Office and Taking of Oath. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-124 - Commissioners - Qualification of Candidates Therefor. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-125 - Commissioners - Vacancies. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-126 - Meetings of Board of Commissioners - Time; Presiding Officer; Quorum; Record of Proceedings. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-127 - Meetings of Board of Commissioners - Place; Meetings Open to Public. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-128 - Bond of Commissioners; Holding of Offices of Profit or Trust, etc., by Commissioners, Etc. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-129 - Compensation of Commissioners; Disbursement of Funds From Municipal Treasury. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-130 - Removal of Commissioners - Filing, etc., of Petition Requesting Resignation of Commissioner; Examination of Petition, Issuance of Certificate, etc., by Probate Judge. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-131 - Removal of Commissioners - Certification of Lists of Electors to Probate Judge Where Municipality Situated in Two or More Counties. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-132 - Removal of Commissioners - Unauthorized Signing of Petition. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-133 - Removal of Commissioners - Fee of Probate Judge; Payment of Security Upon Presentation of Petition to Probate Judge. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-134 - Removal of Commissioners - Delivery of Petition and Certificate to Board of Commissioners; Recall Election; Special Election for Selection of Successor. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-135 - Distribution of Municipal Powers and Duties Among Departments; Authority of Commissioners as Heads of Departments; Additional Duties of President of Board. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-136 - Publication, Enactment, etc., of Ordinances or Resolutions Generally. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-137 - Ordinances Granting Franchises, etc., for Use of Public Highways or Property. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-138 - Conflicts of Interest of Commissioners, Officers, or Employees; Certain Persons Not to Be Employed by or Receive Compensation From Municipality; Privileges, Immunities, etc., of Elective Officers of Municipality. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-139 - Publication of Semiannual Statement of Receipts and Expenses, etc.; Audit of Books and Accounts. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-140 - Alteration of Form of Government of Municipality. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Article 4 - Abandonment.
Section 11-44-150 - Petition to Probate Judge for Election as to Abandonment of Commission Form of Government. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-151 - Examination of Petition and Certification Thereof to President of Board of Commissioners. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-152 - Calling of Election. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-153 - Subsequent Elections Not to Be Held Within Two Years of Preceding Election. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-154 - Proposition Submitted to Voters; Form and Marking of Ballots. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-155 - Conduct of Election, Canvassing of Vote and Declaration of Election Result; Adoption and Certification Thereof of Provisions as to Mayor-Council Form of Government. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-156 - Mayor and Aldermen - Election. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-157 - Mayor and Aldermen - Powers and Duties. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-158 - Continuation of Corporate Existence, etc., of Municipality; Continuation in Force of Laws, Bylaws, Ordinances, and Resolutions. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-159 - Continuation of Territorial Limits; Creation of Wards; Vesting of Rights, Powers, and Privileges. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-160 - Rights, Liabilities, Civil Actions, etc., Not Affected. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-161 - Continuation in Office of Officials and Employees; Offices of Commissioners, President of Board of Commissioners, etc., Abolished. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.
Section 11-44-162 - Management, etc., of Municipalities Abandoning Commission Form of Government; Powers, Duties, etc., of Mayor and Aldermen. - Repealed by Act 2016-295, §1(a), effective May 10, 2016.