The territorial limits of the city shall remain the same as under its former organization, except that for the purpose of holding elections under applicable laws the present governing body of Dothan shall, by duly enacted ordinance, divide such city into four wards, each containing as nearly as practical an equal number of qualified electors of the city. Ward No. 1 shall be that portion of the city in the northeast section, Ward No. 2 shall be that portion of the city in the southeast section, Ward No. 3 shall be that portion of the city in the southwest section, and Ward No. 4 shall be that portion of the city in the northwest section. One associate commissioner shall reside in each of the four wards, and prior to his or her election to represent a ward, shall have resided in the ward for at least six months. The president of the board of commissioners may live in either ward. All candidates for election as members of the board of commissioners shall have been qualified electors in the city for at least one year prior to his or her qualifying as a candidate for office. The president and the associate commissioners provided for by this part shall be known collectively as the Board of Commissioners of the City of Dothan and shall have powers and duties hereinafter provided.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 35A - Houston County Municipalities.
Section 45-35A-54.01 - Territorial Limits; Wards; Board of Commissioner's of the City of Dothan.
Section 45-35A-54.02 - Election of Board Members; Terms of Office.
Section 45-35A-54.03 - Municipal Officers; Powers; Laws, Ordinances, and Resolutions.
Section 45-35A-54.04 - Duties of City Manager and Mayor.
Section 45-35A-54.05 - Mayor and Associate Commissioners - Salaries and Expense Allowances.
Section 45-35A-54.06 - Mayor and Associate Commissioners - Additional Expense Allowance.
Section 45-35A-54.07 - Vesting of Rights, Powers, and Property.
Section 45-35A-54.08 - Board of Commissioners - Employment; Merit System.
Section 45-35A-54.09 - Board of Commissioners - Meetings.
Section 45-35A-54.10 - Board of Commissioners - Conduct of Meetings.
Section 45-35A-54.11 - Board of Commissioners - Assignment or Delegation of Powers and Duties.
Section 45-35A-54.12 - Meetings of Board - Open to Public.
Section 45-35A-54.13 - Meetings of Board - Enactment of Resolutions, Bylaws, or Ordinances.
Section 45-35A-54.14 - Meetings of Board - Voting.
Section 45-35A-54.15 - Meetings of Board - Recordkeeping.
Section 45-35A-54.18 - Grants for Use, etc., of Public Streets, Property, Etc. - Election Results.
Section 45-35A-54.20 - Transfer of Waterworks, Sewer, or Electric Plants and Systems - Authorized.
Section 45-35A-54.21 - Transfer of Waterworks, Sewer, or Electric Plants and Systems - Election.
Section 45-35A-54.23 - Election of Mayor or Associate Commissioner - Ballots.
Section 45-35A-54.24 - Election of Mayor or Associate Commissioner - Ineligibility.
Section 45-35A-54.25 - Oath of Office; Bond.
Section 45-35A-54.26 - Vacancies in Office.
Section 45-35A-54.27 - Selection of Employees.
Section 45-35A-54.28 - Prohibited Political Activities.
Section 45-35A-54.30 - Interest in Public Contracts or Services.
Section 45-35A-54.31 - Interest in Public Service Utilities.
Section 45-35A-54.32 - Receipt of Gifts, Transportation, or Thing of Value.
Section 45-35A-54.33 - Statement of Receipts and Expenses; Summary of Proceedings.
Section 45-35A-54.34 - Examination of Books and Accounts.
Section 45-35A-54.35 - Bribery; Voter Fraud.
Section 45-35A-54.37 - Candidates Prohibited From Paying, etc., to Solicit Votes.
Section 45-35A-54.38 - Vacancies Preventing Quorum on Board.