The aldermen in office in each of the consolidating municipalities shall constitute the board of aldermen of the consolidated municipality until the next general municipal election after the consolidation. The mayor or chief executive of the largest in population shall be the mayor or chief executive of the consolidated municipality until the next general municipal election after the consolidation. The mayor or chief executive of the other municipalities shall continue in office until the next general municipal election after the consolidation, but they shall have only such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the council of the consolidated municipality.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.
Chapter 42 - Alteration of Corporate Limits.
Article 5 - Consolidation of Noncontiguous Municipalities.
Section 11-42-150 - Applicability of Provisions of Article.
Section 11-42-152 - Calling of Election; Conduct of Election Generally; Notice of Election.
Section 11-42-153 - Form and Marking of Ballots.
Section 11-42-158 - Collection and Disbursement of Taxes.
Section 11-42-160 - Continuation of Rights of Action Against Municipality Annexed.
Section 11-42-161 - Continuation of Civil Actions Brought by Municipality Annexed.
Section 11-42-162 - Continuation of Rights of Action of Municipality Annexed.
Section 11-42-163 - Payment or Assumption of Indebtedness and Liabilities of Municipality Annexed.