HB767 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Macon Co., Economic Development Authority, board of directors, additional members to be added by 2/3 quorum of directors, members appointed by directors to serve four year terms, consecutive term restriction removed, county commission to distribute funds from severance tax, Act 93-875, 1993 Reg. Sess., am'd
Summary: HB767 changes Macon County's Economic Development Authority by expanding the board, adjusting term limits to four-year terms, and directing severance tax funds to the Authority and the Sheriff's Department.
What This Bill Does
It allows more voting members on the Macon County Economic Development Authority board, up to 13, and lets the board add members with a two-thirds vote of a quorum. It changes how terms are set and removes consecutive-term limits, with initial terms for certain members and then four-year terms thereafter. It sets appointment procedures, officer roles, ex officio nonvoting members, and a monthly meeting requirement. It also creates rules for hiring an executive director, staff, and consultants, and directs severance tax revenue to fund development and enforcement (90% to the Authority for development, 10% to the Sheriff's Department).

Who It Affects
Members and appointing authorities of the Macon County Economic Development Authority (county commission, House member, Senate member, Tuskegee University, and municipalities) and their appointment/term rules.
Macon County Sheriff's Department and the Macon County Economic Development Authority, through the severance tax fund distribution (90% to the Authority for development, 10% to the Sheriff's Department for enforcement).

Key Provisions
Adds voting members to the MACED Authority board by two-thirds vote of a quorum; cap of 13 members; no member may hold elected office; removes consecutive-term limits.
Initial terms set for staggered starts (two one-year terms; other new members four-year terms) and four-year terms thereafter; vacancies filled by same appointing methods.
Appointments and filing: appointing authorities must file names with the judge of probate within 30 days.
Ex officio nonvoting members: a representative from each industrial development board, the Macon County Chamber of Commerce, and the Macon County Board of Education; board must meet at least monthly.
Section 4 details: executive director qualifications and duties; salary set by the board; staff and office space provided; consultants require unanimous board approval; authority may solicit contributions; audits by the Examiner of Public Accounts.
Severance tax funds distribution: 90% to MACED Authority for development activities; 10% to the Macon County Sheriff's Department to defray enforcement costs.
Effective date: becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Macon County