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Ala. Code § 11-16 et seq. – Relocation of County Seats and Erection of New Courthouses | Midpage
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Code of Alabama
Title 11
Title 1
Chapter 16
Ala. Code § 11-16 et seq.
Relocation of County Seats and Erection of New Courthouses
11-16-1
Petition of Qualified Electors for Election to Change County Seat.
11-16-2
Commissioners - Qualifications and Appointment; Notice of Appointment.
11-16-3
Commissioners - Designation; Chairman.
11-16-4
Commissioners - Oath.
11-16-5
Commissioners - Commission.
11-16-6
Commissioners - Vacancies.
11-16-7
Commissioners - Removal.
11-16-8
Order Establishing Date for Election - Issuance.
11-16-9
Order Establishing Date for Election - Form.
11-16-10
Notice of Election.
11-16-11
Inspectors, Clerks, and Returning Officers - Appointment.
11-16-12
Inspectors, Clerks, and Returning Officers - Notice of Appointment.
11-16-13
Inspectors, Clerks, and Returning Officers - Oath.
11-16-14
Powers and Duties of Returning Officers Generally.
11-16-15
Compensation of Returning Officers, Inspectors, Etc.
11-16-16
Attendance at and Opening of Polls by Inspectors, Clerks, and Returning Officers.
11-16-17
Appointment of Clerks, Inspectors, Etc., Upon Failure of Others to Attend.
11-16-18
Opening of Polls to Be Proclaimed Prior to Receipt of Ballots.
11-16-19
Form of Ballot.
11-16-20
Preparation of Poll Lists; Numbering of Ballots.
11-16-21
Provision of Certified Lists of Registered Voters for Inspectors; Qualifications for Voting.
11-16-22
Preparation and Disposition of Certified Statements of Votes and Poll Lists.
11-16-23
Receipt of Returns, Counting of Votes, and Declaration of Election Result.
11-16-24
Proceedings When Returns Destroyed, Withheld, or Delayed.
11-16-25
Preparation, Recordation, Filing, and Publication of Certified Copy of Election Result.
11-16-26
Majority of Commissioners or Inspectors May Act.
11-16-27
Declaration of New County Seat.
11-16-28
Acquisition of Lands for New County Seat; Erection of Courthouse and Jail.
11-16-29
Removal of County Offices, Records, and Prisoners to New Courthouse and Jail.
11-16-30
Holding of Court of Record.
11-16-31
County Offices and Courts to Remain at Old County Seat until Buildings Provided at New Site.
11-16-32
Discretion of Governor as to Petitions for Removal of County Seat; Proceedings as to Two or More Petitions.
11-16-33
Resolution of County Commission for Erection of Courthouse on New Site.
11-16-34
Ordering of Election for Determination as to Erection of Courthouse on New Site.
11-16-35
Notice of Election.
11-16-36
Preparation, Form, and Marking of Ballots.
11-16-37
Qualifications and Appointment of Election Managers and Returning Officers; Laws Governing Elections.
11-16-38
Erection of Courthouse on New Site.
11-16-39
Subsequent Elections Not to Be Held Within Four Years of Preceding Election.
11-16-40
Penalties for Failure to Perform Duties Required by Chapter, Etc.