The Governor shall select the initial chairperson of the commission from among the members of the commission. The chairperson shall serve for a term of two years. After the expiration of the term of the chairperson initially appointed, the commission shall elect a successor from among the members of the commission; provided, however, that any subsequent chairperson shall serve at least two years on the commission before assuming the position of chairperson. In the event that no member of the commission has served for more than two years in such capacity, the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members of the commission.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.
Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.
Section 9-10B-1 - Short Title.
Section 9-10B-2 - Legislative Findings; Exemptions.
Section 9-10B-3 - Definitions.
Section 9-10B-4 - Office of Water Resources Created.
Section 9-10B-5 - Functions and Duties of Office of Water Resources.
Section 9-10B-6 - Negotiation and Consummation of Interstate Compacts.
Section 9-10B-7 - Office Headed by Division Chief.
Section 9-10B-8 - Power and Authority of Division Chief.
Section 9-10B-9 - Recommendation of Proposed Rules by Division Chief.
Section 9-10B-10 - Establishment of Technical or Other Advisory Committees.
Section 9-10B-11 - Determination of Number of Employees Needed.
Section 9-10B-12 - Water Resources Commission Created; Membership.
Section 9-10B-13 - Terms of Members of Commission.
Section 9-10B-14 - Expiration of Term or Vacancy on Commission; Succession; Appointment.
Section 9-10B-15 - Chairperson of Commission; Length of Term; Successor.
Section 9-10B-16 - Duties of Commission.
Section 9-10B-17 - Remuneration of Commission; Meetings; Division Chief as Ex Officio Secretary.
Section 9-10B-26 - Effect of Chapter on Other State Departments and Agencies.
Section 9-10B-27 - Effect of Chapter on Water Use Rights of Riparian Land Owners.
Section 9-10B-28 - Expenditure of Appropriations.
Section 9-10B-29 - Charging Fees or Taxes.
Section 9-10B-30 - Application of Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.