HB489 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy OdenAlabama Public Service Commission

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Superintendents of education, county and city, appointment by city and county boards of education, required, const. amend.

Summary

HB489 would require all county and city superintendents of education in Alabama to be appointed by their boards of education, replacing elected appointments where applicable, and repeal conflicting laws.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, every county and city superintendent would be appointed by the local board of education under the state's general law. The change would take effect when current superintendents' terms end or a vacancy occurs. The amendment would repeal any constitutional provisions or laws that conflict with the appointment requirement upon ratification. It applies to both county and city districts.

Who It Affects

• County and city boards of education: would appoint the county or city superintendent of education under general state law.
• County and city superintendents of education: currently may be elected in some areas; would become appointees of the local boards, with existing terms ending or vacancies triggering appointment.

Key Provisions

• Requires all county and city boards of education to appoint the county or city superintendent of education pursuant to the general law of the state.
• Applies at the expiration of the term of office of any current superintendent or upon any vacancy before expiration of their term.
• Repeals any constitutional provisions and all laws or parts of laws that conflict with this amendment upon ratification.
• Is designed as a constitutional amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments