Council-Manager Act of 1982
11-43A-1Applicability of Chapter to Classes of Municipalities; Short Title.11-43A-1.1Organization of Council-Manager Form of Government; Election of Council Members.11-43A-2Petition to Probate Judge for Election as to Adoption of Council-Manager Form of Government; Examination of Petition and Certification to Mayor.11-43A-3Submission of Question for Election; Proclamation of Mayor; Order of Judge of Probate.11-43A-3.1Election in Class 6 Municipalities - Time, Procedure, Etc.11-43A-3.2Election in Class 6 Municipalities - Provisions to Supersede Other Laws in 1983.11-43A-3.3Election in Class 7 Municipality - Adoption of Council-Manager Form of Government.11-43A-4Subsequent Elections Not to Be Held Within Two Years of Preceding Election.11-43A-5Form and Marking of Ballots.11-43A-6Conduct of Election, Canvassing of Vote, and Declaration of Election Result; Adoption and Certification of Provisions of Chapter.11-43A-7Time for Change in Form of Government.11-43A-8Name of Governing Body; Composition of Council; Election of Council; Alternate Form for Class 6 Cities.11-43A-9Election of Municipal Officers; Division of Municipality into Districts; Qualifications and Eligibility of Candidates; Runoff Election; Term of Office; Exception for Class 6 Cities.11-43A-10Continuation of Municipal Corporation.11-43A-11Municipal Government to Be Known as “Council-Manager Form of Government”; Vesting of Municipal Powers in Council.11-43A-12Powers of Municipality.11-43A-13Filing of Statement of Candidacy for Office of Mayor or Councilman; Qualifications.11-43A-14Printing and Preparation of Ballots; Conduct of Election.11-43A-15Compensation of Mayor and Councilmen.11-43A-16Duties of Mayor; Assistant Mayor; Vacancy; Mayor Pro Tempore; Vacancies; Exceptions in Class 6 Cities and Class 7 Municipalities.11-43A-17Powers of Council.11-43A-18Appointment of City Manager; Temporary Acting City Manager; Removal; Dealings with Administrative Service.11-43A-19Power of Council to Create, Change, and Abolish Offices, Etc., and Assign Additional Functions or Duties Thereto.11-43A-20Clerk of Municipality; When Subject to Civil Service or Merit System; Duties.11-43A-21Times for Meetings of Council; Open to Public.11-43A-22Investigation and Determination of Election and Qualifications of Council Members by Council; Judicial Review.11-43A-23Rules of Council.11-43A-24Regular Public Meetings of Council; Adjourned, Called, Special, or Other Meetings; Quorum; When Vote of Majority of Quorum Sufficient; When Vote of Majority of Council Required; Procedure; Record of Proceedings; Journal; Unanimous Consent for Passage of Certain Ordinances at Meeting Where Introduced; Publication of Ordinances.11-43A-25Thirty-Day Delay in Effect of Ordinances Granting Franchises, Etc.; Publication at Expense of Grantee.11-43A-26Revision and Codification of Ordinances and Resolutions or Adoption of Code.11-43A-27Monthly Statement and Summary; Annual Examination of Books and Accounts; Publication of Results.11-43A-28Qualifications of City Manager; Duties; Designation or Appointment of Administrative Officer to Perform Duties of Manager During Temporary Absence or Disability.11-43A-29Fiscal, Budget, and Accounting Year; Submission and Adoption of Budget; Changes in Budget.11-43A-30Municipal Treasurer; Establishment of Office and Assignment of Duties; Election; Assignment of Duties to City Clerk as Clerk-Treasurer.11-43A-31Payment and Deposit of Municipal Funds.11-43A-32Establishment of Council Districts; At-Large Posts; Exception for Class 6 Cities.11-43A-33Reapportionment of Council Districts; Filing of Recommended Plan with Council; Redistricting Ordinances; Effect on Incumbents and on Elections Held Within Six Months.11-43A-34Effect of Chapter on Existing Officers, Employees, Offices, Departments, Etc.11-43A-35Continuation in Office of Persons Holding Administrative Office until Contrary Provision Is Made; Transfer of Powers and Duties of Abolished Offices, Etc.11-43A-36Continuation in Office of Persons in Civil Service or Merit System.11-43A-37Transfer of Records, Property, and Equipment of Office, Etc., When Duties Reassigned.11-43A-38Continuation of Offices, Departments, Etc., until Otherwise Provided.11-43A-39Continuation of Contracts; Completion of Public Improvements.11-43A-40Effect of Chapter on Pending Litigation.11-43A-41Effect of Chapter on Laws Relating to Pension, Retirement, and Relief Funds for Employees.11-43A-42Continuation of Laws Relating to Boards, Authorities, Agencies, Etc., with Independent Status until Otherwise Provided.11-43A-43When Chapter Becomes Applicable to Municipality.11-43A-44Continuation of Ordinances and Resolutions Unless and until Changed or Repealed.Repealed11-43A-45Discrimination Prohibited.11-43A-46Right of City Manager, Heads of Departments, Etc., to Attend Council Meetings and Take Part in Discussions; City Manager to Be Notified of Special or Adjourned Meetings.11-43A-47Right of Council, City Manager and Designees to Investigate Municipal Affairs, Etc.11-43A-48Limit on Contracts Involving Money Payments; Requirements for Validity.11-43A-49Bond of City Manager and Other Officers and Employees.11-43A-50Oath or Affirmation of Councilman, Officers, and Employees.11-43A-51Change from Council-Manager Form of Government; When Election Thereon Authorized.11-43A-52Effect of Chapter on Existing Laws.