(a) The affairs and business of each district shall be managed by a board of directors composed of seven members. The initial members shall consist of seven members from the existing board of directors of the volunteer fire department serving the district. No person shall serve on the board unless the person is a qualified elector and resides in the district and is over the age of 21. Members of the board of directors of a district shall serve a term of four years; provided, however, that the initial terms shall be as follows: Of the seven members first elected, two shall be elected for a term of one year, two shall be elected for a term of two years, and three shall be elected for a term of four years. Their successors shall be elected from among those candidates who are nominated from the floor at the annual meeting of the district. The members of the board of the district shall be elected at the annual meeting by secret ballot of the district from among persons nominated. Any person who is a qualified elector and a resident of the district may vote on the election of the board of directors of a district.
(c) The board shall elect annually from its own number a president, secretary, and a treasurer. The members of the board shall not be entitled to any compensation for their services, but they shall be entitled to reimbursement for all expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
Part 2 - Fire Protection Districts.
Section 45-31-141.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-31-141.02 - Establishment of Fire Protection Districts.
Section 45-31-141.03 - Petition for Election.
Section 45-31-141.04 - Time of Election.
Section 45-31-141.05 - Application of Election Laws.
Section 45-31-141.06 - Notice of Election.
Section 45-31-141.07 - Payment of Election Costs.
Section 45-31-141.08 - Approval by Voters.
Section 45-31-141.09 - Board of Directors.
Section 45-31-141.10 - Powers of District; Bylaws.
Section 45-31-141.11 - Fire Protection Fee Levied on Dwellings and Commercial Buildings.