The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them:
(1) CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS. The sheriff, revenue commissioner, license commissioner, and judge of probate, and such other public offices of Limestone County which are established by the constitution or by statute.
(2) LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Limestone County, and municipalities or special districts located therein.
(3) METROPOLITAN–GOVERNMENT. The political entity created by the merger of the political, corporate, and economic functions of Limestone County, the City of Athens, and such other local governments as agree to participate, and shall have the powers and duties previously held by the county and the municipality(ies).
(4) MUNICIPALITY. Any incorporated city or town in Limestone County.
(5) SPECIAL DISTRICT. An independent political subdivision created pursuant to general or special law for the purpose of performing one or a limited number of functions within prescribed boundaries located in Limestone County.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 42 - Limestone County.
Article 16 - Government Operations.
Part 3 - Metropolitan-Government
Section 45-42-162.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-42-162.02 - Merger Authorized.
Section 45-42-162.03 - Procedures for Establishment of Metropolitan-Government.
Section 45-42-162.04 - Service Districts.
Section 45-42-162.05 - Assumption of Functions of Special Districts.
Section 45-42-162.06 - State Shared Revenues.
Section 45-42-162.07 - Powers of Metropolitan-Government
Section 45-42-162.08 - Elections.
Section 45-42-162.09 - Duties of Mayor and Commission.
Section 45-42-162.10 - Powers of Mayor.
Section 45-42-162.11 - Powers of Commission.
Section 45-42-162.12 - Compensation of Mayor and Commission.
Section 45-42-162.13 - Appointment of Metropolitan Manager.
Section 45-42-162.14 - General Officers.
Section 45-42-162.15 - Elective Officers.
Section 45-42-162.16 - Judge of Probates.
Section 45-42-162.17 - Transition.
Section 45-42-162.18 - Planning and Land Use Controls.
Section 45-42-162.19 - Schools.