The governing body of a municipality having a general municipal election or runoff election required by general or local act at a time different from the dates now or hereafter provided by Article 2, Chapter 46 of Title 11, may elect by ordinance to have the election at the same time required by Article 2 and the election made by ordinance shall not have the effect of changing the beginning of a term of office or the time for taking office.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 11-46-1 - Municipalities May Provide for Election, Compensation, Bond, etc., of Officers.
Section 11-46-2 - Establishment of Qualification Fee for Candidates for Office.
Section 11-46-5 - Date of Elections in Certain Municipalities.
Section 11-46-6 - Date of Elections in Certain Class 5 Municipalities.
Section 11-46-7 - Polling Places for Municipal Elections in Class 1 Municipalities.
Section 11-46-8 - Election of Mayor and Members of City Council in Class 1 Municipalities.
Section 11-46-9 - Election Commission in Class 1 Municipality.