Whenever any vacancy occurs in the office of any commissioner, by death, resignation, or removal, then his or her successor shall be appointed by the remaining members of the board of commissioners of the city, not more than 30 days from the time such vacancy occurs; otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by the legislative delegation. Every person who is appointed to the office of commissioner in any such city under this section shall qualify for office as soon as practicable after such appointment and shall be clothed with the duties and responsibilities and powers of such office immediately upon such qualification. He or she shall hold office for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor.
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.