(a) In Cullman County, the governing body of the Town of Garden City may own, operate, manage, and preserve the former Garden City school property in the Town of Garden City, including any ball fields and other historical structures, owned by the Cullman County Board of Education. To the extent allowed under Section 36-1-12, members of the governing body are immune from civil liability for actions taken in the conduct of their duties relating to the Garden City school property.
(b)(1) The governing body of the Town of Garden City may accept title to the former Garden City school property owned by the Cullman County Board of Education and may hold the property for the benefit and use of the public, particularly the Town of Garden City. The governing body of the Town of Garden City may receive state, local, and other governmental funding and may accept charitable donations for the operation, management, and preservation of the former Garden City school property.
(2) The governing body of the Town of Garden City may not sell or transfer ownership of the property unless approved by majority vote of the governing body and then by a majority vote of the qualified electors in the Town of Garden City at a referendum called by the Judge of Probate of Cullman County and held during the following general election.
Structure Code of Alabama
Section 45-22-100 - Commission on Education - Established.
Section 45-22-100.01 - Commission on Education - Composition.
Section 45-22-100.02 - Superintendent of County Schools.
Section 45-22-100.03 - Compensation of Commissioners.
Section 45-22-100.04 - Powers and Duties of Commission.
Section 45-22-100.05 - Powers and Duties of Superintendent.