HB434 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Municipality, Mayor/Council form of government, council meetings, cancellation for lack of quorum, procedures, Sec. 11-43-50 am'd

Summary

HB434 would let the presiding officer of a municipality's mayor/council cancel a meeting if written notice shows there won't be enough members to form a quorum.

What This Bill Does

This bill amends Section 11-43-50 to allow the presiding officer to cancel a municipal council meeting when there is written notice that a quorum will not be present. The written notice can come from a council member who cannot attend. If a regular meeting is canceled, the presiding officer may reschedule it with proper notice; the existing authority to call special meetings remains available.

Who It Affects

• Municipalities with Mayor/Council government (the presiding officer and council members) would gain authority to cancel meetings when a quorum is not anticipated and to reschedule with proper notice.
• Council members who provide attendance notices and the public/meeting attendees who need to know about cancellations or rescheduling.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the presiding officer to cancel a municipal council meeting when written notice indicates a quorum will not be present (notice may be provided by a council member).
• Allows the presiding officer to reschedule a canceled regular meeting with proper notice.

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

Subjects

Municipalities