(a) Upon the assumption of office of the initially elected members of the board of education, the Birmingham City Board of Education as provided in this subpart shall be constituted and the terms, powers, duties, responsibilities, and emoluments of office of the prior members of the board of education shall end.
(b)(1) Upon assumption of office of the initial elected members of the board of education, these members shall have the powers, authority, duties, and responsibilities as are otherwise provided by law for members of city boards of education as set forth in Chapter 11, commencing with Section 16-11-1, of Title 16.
(2) The election and terms of any officers of the board shall be governed by local board policy.
(3) All property, records, supplies, and equipment of the prior board of education shall be vested in the board created by this subpart.
(c) The establishment of the board of education as provided in this subpart shall not affect or impair any of the following:
(1) Existing rights or privileges of employees of the board including, but not limited to, employment, personnel, salary, and retirement rights and privileges.
(2) Existing contractual obligations of the board of education.
(3) Existing civil and criminal actions.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 37A - Jefferson County Municipalities.
Section 45-37A-50 - Short Title.
Section 45-37A-50.01 - Board Established; Composition.
Section 45-37A-50.02 - Residency of Board Members.
Section 45-37A-50.03 - Qualifications.
Section 45-37A-50.04 - Election Procedures.
Section 45-37A-50.05 - Assumption of Office; Powers, Duties, Rights.
Section 45-37A-50.06 - Vacancies.