The county commission is authorized to appoint two surveyors for the county, who shall hold office for the term of three years and until their successors may be qualified, unless sooner removed. Before making an appointment, the court must be satisfied by evidence that the person appointed is qualified to discharge the duties of a surveyor. It is no objection that a person appointed county surveyor is a qualified surveyor of an adjacent county, but he must qualify in each county.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.
Section 11-7-1 - Number; Qualifications, Appointment, and Term of Office.
Section 11-7-4 - Duties Generally.
Section 11-7-6 - Fees for Court Ordered Survey Taxed as Costs.
Section 11-7-7 - Oath of Chain Bearers; Preparation and Contents of Plat of Lands or Lots Surveyed.
Section 11-7-8 - When Survey or Plat Evidence of Facts Stated.
Section 11-7-9 - Liability for Damages.
Section 11-7-12 - Compensation of Surveyor, Chain Bearers, and Markers.