The government of any such city operating under this chapter shall be known as the mayor-council form of government. Pursuant to the provisions and limitations of this chapter and subject to the limitations imposed by the Constitution and laws of Alabama, all powers of the city shall be vested in the council. The council is the sole authority to set the agenda for any of its meetings. All powers of the city shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by this chapter or, if the manner is not prescribed herein, in the manner prescribed by law or ordinance. A majority of the council members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business of the council.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.
Chapter 43B - Mayor-Council Form of Government in Class 4 Municipalities.
Section 11-43B-1 - Authority to Adopt Mayor-Council Form of Government.
Section 11-43B-2 - Election Date; When Mayor-Council Form of Government Deemed Adopted.
Section 11-43B-3 - Terms of Office.
Section 11-43B-10 - Budget, Appropriations, and Expenditures.
Section 11-43B-12 - Vacancies in Offices of Mayor, President of Council, and Councilman.
Section 11-43B-13 - Franchise or Lease of Right to Use Streets or Public Property.
Section 11-43B-14 - Initial Territorial Limits.
Section 11-43B-15 - Number of Council Members; Boundaries of Districts.
Section 11-43B-18 - Limit on Duration of Contracts; Validity of Contracts.
Section 11-43B-19 - Effect of Chapter on Preexisting Rights of Officers and Employees.
Section 11-43B-23 - Interagency Transfer of Records, Equipment, Etc.
Section 11-43B-24 - Continuance of Contracts in Effect.
Section 11-43B-25 - Pending Legal Actions and Proceedings.
Section 11-43B-26 - Pension, Retirement, and Relief Fund Laws Continued in Effect.
Section 11-43B-27 - Laws as to Independent Boards, Authorities, and Agencies Continued in Effect.