Under existing law, in Class municipalities, a vacancy on the city council is filled by a special election if the vacancy occurs less than one year before the end of a term. The special election is set by the council at least 60 days and not more than 120 days after the occurrence of the vacancy unless during that time period certain elections are being held, in which case the election is held on that date.
This bill would delete the provision for the special election to be held on the date of an election and would allow the council to set the date.
Forwarded to Governor on April 19, 2012 at 3:30 p. m. on April 19, 2012.
Assigned Act No. 2012-245.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 677
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 3
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 420
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Mobile County Legislation
Source: Alabama Legislature