The members of the board of commissioners provided for by this part shall be municipal officers only, and shall have, possess, and exercise the municipal powers, legislative, executive, and judicial, now or hereafter conferred upon municipalities and the governing bodies thereof. All laws governing Dothan, and not inconsistent with this part, shall apply to and govern the city after it has become organized under the commission form of government provided for by this part. All laws, ordinances, and resolutions lawfully passed and in force in the city under its former organization not inconsistent with this part shall remain in force until altered or repealed, according to this part. All employees of each such city and all officials except those whose terms of office may be abolished by this part shall continue in office until otherwise provided by the board of commissioners. (Act 79-537, p. 959, ยง4.)
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.