Code of Alabama
Chapter 16 - Relocation of County Seats and Erection of New Courthouses.
Section 11-16-11 - Inspectors, Clerks, and Returning Officers - Appointment.

Between 10 and 30 days prior to the day appointed for such election the said board of commissioners shall appoint three inspectors, two clerks, and one returning officer to hold and conduct said election for each of the voting places in the county. One of said inspectors and one of said clerks for each voting place shall be appointed as recommended for that purpose by qualified electors favoring such removal and one of said inspectors and one of said clerks for each voting place shall be appointed as recommended for that purpose by qualified electors opposing removal and the third inspector and returning officers for each voting place shall be selected by the board of commissioners. If there shall be a bona fide organization of electors favoring such removal or such organization opposing such removal, one or both, the chairman or head of such organization shall have the superior right to thus recommend persons for appointment as inspector and clerk as provided in this section and the persons recommended by each chairman, respectively, or by either of them, must be appointed. Each side shall have full and fair representation in the conduct of said election.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.

Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.

Chapter 16 - Relocation of County Seats and Erection of New Courthouses.

Section 11-16-1 - Petition of Qualified Electors for Election to Change County Seat.

Section 11-16-2 - Commissioners - Qualifications and Appointment; Notice of Appointment.

Section 11-16-3 - Commissioners - Designation; Chairman.

Section 11-16-4 - Commissioners - Oath.

Section 11-16-5 - Commissioners - Commission.

Section 11-16-6 - Commissioners - Vacancies.

Section 11-16-7 - Commissioners - Removal.

Section 11-16-8 - Order Establishing Date for Election - Issuance.

Section 11-16-9 - Order Establishing Date for Election - Form.

Section 11-16-10 - Notice of Election.

Section 11-16-11 - Inspectors, Clerks, and Returning Officers - Appointment.

Section 11-16-12 - Inspectors, Clerks, and Returning Officers - Notice of Appointment.

Section 11-16-13 - Inspectors, Clerks, and Returning Officers - Oath.

Section 11-16-14 - Powers and Duties of Returning Officers Generally.

Section 11-16-15 - Compensation of Returning Officers, Inspectors, Etc.

Section 11-16-16 - Attendance at and Opening of Polls by Inspectors, Clerks, and Returning Officers.

Section 11-16-17 - Appointment of Clerks, Inspectors, etc., Upon Failure of Others to Attend.

Section 11-16-18 - Opening of Polls to Be Proclaimed Prior to Receipt of Ballots.

Section 11-16-19 - Form of Ballot.

Section 11-16-20 - Preparation of Poll Lists; Numbering of Ballots.

Section 11-16-21 - Provision of Certified Lists of Registered Voters for Inspectors; Qualifications for Voting.

Section 11-16-22 - Preparation and Disposition of Certified Statements of Votes and Poll Lists.

Section 11-16-23 - Receipt of Returns, Counting of Votes, and Declaration of Election Result.

Section 11-16-24 - Proceedings When Returns Destroyed, Withheld, or Delayed.

Section 11-16-25 - Preparation, Recordation, Filing, and Publication of Certified Copy of Election Result.

Section 11-16-26 - Majority of Commissioners or Inspectors May Act.

Section 11-16-27 - Declaration of New County Seat.

Section 11-16-28 - Acquisition of Lands for New County Seat; Erection of Courthouse and Jail.

Section 11-16-29 - Removal of County Offices, Records, and Prisoners to New Courthouse and Jail.

Section 11-16-30 - Holding of Court of Record.

Section 11-16-31 - County Offices and Courts to Remain at Old County Seat Until Buildings Provided at New Site.

Section 11-16-32 - Discretion of Governor as to Petitions for Removal of County Seat; Proceedings as to Two or More Petitions.

Section 11-16-33 - Resolution of County Commission for Erection of Courthouse on New Site.

Section 11-16-34 - Ordering of Election for Determination as to Erection of Courthouse on New Site.

Section 11-16-35 - Notice of Election.

Section 11-16-36 - Preparation, Form, and Marking of Ballots.

Section 11-16-37 - Qualifications and Appointment of Election Managers and Returning Officers; Laws Governing Elections.

Section 11-16-38 - Erection of Courthouse on New Site.

Section 11-16-39 - Subsequent Elections Not to Be Held Within Four Years of Preceding Election.

Section 11-16-40 - Penalties for Failure to Perform Duties Required by Chapter, Etc.