(a) The Department of Homeland Security is created within the Executive Branch of the state government, and shall be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state.
(b) The department is designated as the principal state agency to coordinate the receipt, distribution, and monitoring of all funds available from any source for the purpose of equipping, training, research, and education in regard to homeland security related items, issues, or services. The department is further designated and authorized to coordinate and establish standards for all operations and activities of the state related to homeland security efforts.
(c) The department shall not have any power or authority to interfere with any funds from any source specifically appropriated for the Alabama State Port Authority, the Birmingham Airport Authority, the Huntsville Airport Authority, the Mobile Airport Authority, and the Montgomery Airport Authority.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.
Chapter 9A - Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.
Section 31-9A-1 - Short Title.
Section 31-9A-2 - Findings and Declaration of Necessity; Purpose of Chapter and Public Policy.
Section 31-9A-3 - Definitions.
Section 31-9A-4 - Department of Homeland Security.
Section 31-9A-5 - Director of Homeland Security.
Section 31-9A-6 - Deputy Director of Homeland Security.
Section 31-9A-8 - Additional Powers and Duties.
Section 31-9A-10 - Director May Accept Services From Federal Government and Private Persons.
Section 31-9A-11 - Regular and Emergency Appropriations; State Grants to Political Subdivisions.
Section 31-9A-12 - Homeland Security Task Force.
Section 31-9A-13 - Immunity of State From Liability.
Section 31-9A-14 - Exemption From Disclosure.