HB692 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Sherer

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Ken Guin

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Walker Co., county commission, vacancies, filling by special election

Summary

HB692 creates a process to fill Walker County Commission vacancies by a special election when there is at least one year left on the term.

What This Bill Does

It requires the judge of probate to arrange a special election to fill a Walker County Commission vacancy that has one year or more remaining on the term. The election must be held no sooner than 60 days and no more than 90 days after the vacancy occurs, using the election process prescribed by law. The winner serves the remainder of the unexpired term. It also repeals any laws that conflict with these provisions and becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Walker County residents eligible to vote will participate in a special election to fill the vacant county commission seat.
• The judge of probate, who must organize and oversee the special election within 60 to 90 days of the vacancy.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: If a Walker County Commission seat becomes vacant with one year or more remaining, the probate judge must set up a special election to fill it.
• Section 1: The special election must be held between 60 and 90 days after the vacancy occurs, and the winner serves the remainder of the term.
• Section 2: Any laws that conflict with this act are repealed.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Walker County