HB438 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alvin Holmes
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Class 3 municipalities, authorize mayor to appoint a deputy mayor, approved by majority of council, salary, Act 618, 1973 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Summary: The bill lets Class 3 municipalities appoint a deputy mayor with council approval, with the council setting the deputy’s salary and the deputy serving at the mayor’s pleasure with the same benefits as the mayor.
What This Bill Does
It adds a new Section 4.10 to Act 618, 1973 Regular Session, authorizing the mayor to appoint a deputy mayor with the city council’s majority approval. The deputy mayor would serve at the mayor’s pleasure and receive the same benefits as the mayor, and the city council would set the deputy’s salary. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Mayors and city councils of Class 3 municipalities organized under Act 618: they gain the authority to appoint a deputy mayor, require council approval, and determine the deputy’s salary.
Residents of those municipalities: governance structure may include a deputy mayor and could influence local leadership dynamics.

Key Provisions
Adds Section 4.10 to Article 4 of Act 618, 1973 Regular Session to authorize the mayor to appoint a deputy mayor with the approval of the city council.
The deputy mayor serves at the pleasure of the mayor and shall receive the same benefits as the mayor.
The city council shall set the salary of the deputy mayor.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Class 3 Municipalities