There shall be a State Geologist. In the event of a vacancy in the office of State Geologist from any cause, the most competent geologist available, either from the staff of the Geological Survey of Alabama or elsewhere, to be designated by the President of the University of Alabama with the approval of the Governor, shall be the State Geologist, whose term of office shall be at the will of the appointing powers. Whenever a vacancy shall subsequently occur, said vacancy shall be filled in a like manner, and the tenure of office shall be determined as aforesaid.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.
Chapter 4 - Geological Survey.
Section 9-4-1 - State Geologist - Qualifications, Appointment and Term of Office; Vacancies.
Section 9-4-2 - State Geologist - Duties Generally.
Section 9-4-4 - State Geologist and Assistant State Geologist May Teach at University of Alabama.
Section 9-4-3 - State Geologist - Appointment of Assistants.
Section 9-4-5 - Limitations Upon Teaching by State Geologist and Assistant State Geologist.
Section 9-4-6 - Compensation for Teaching.
Section 9-4-8 - Expenditures From Annual Appropriation.
Section 9-4-9 - Disbursements.
Section 9-4-10 - Bulletins or Reports of State Geologist.
Section 9-4-12 - Agreements as to Payment of Expenses of Field Surveys, Etc.
Section 9-4-13 - Right of Entry on Lands for Preparation of Surveys, Etc.
Section 9-4-16 - Contracts Between Survey or Board and Faculty Members or Students - Contents.
Section 9-4-17 - Retention of Faculty Members or Students Not to Interfere With Ordinary Duties.
Section 9-4-18 - Persons Retained Not Subject to Merit System Act.