HB669 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Mac Buttram
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Cullman Co., superintendent of education, appointments, Acts 13, 18, 1955 Reg. Sess., Act 309, 1969 Reg. Sess., Act 529, 1973 Reg. Sess., repealed
Summary: HB669 shifts Cullman County's superintendent of education from an elected position to an appointed one by the county board, with defined terms and removal provisions.
What This Bill Does
Starting after the current term ends, the Cullman County Superintendent of Education will be appointed by the Cullman County Board of Education under state law, and will serve a term of 2 to 4 years. If the office becomes vacant during an interim period, the county board will fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. The appointment ends when the first appointed superintendent under this act takes office, and any interim appointee's pay is set by the board and the appointee serves at the board's pleasure. The act also repeals existing laws that relate to electing the Cullman County Superintendent.

Who It Affects
Cullman County Board of Education — gains authority to appoint the county superintendent, set interim compensation, fill vacancies, and determine the term and termination of the appointment.
Residents and stakeholders in Cullman County (such as students, teachers, and taxpayers) — the method of selecting the county superintendent changes from election to appointment, which affects how leadership is chosen and potentially how leadership is held accountable.

Key Provisions
The county superintendent shall be appointed by the Cullman County Board of Education under Chapter 9, Title 16, Code of Alabama 1975, serving a 2 to 4 year term starting on the date prescribed by general law.
Vacancies during interim periods are filled by the county board for the duration of the unexpired term, and the interim appointee's compensation is set by the board and serves at the board's pleasure.
The Cullman County Superintendent shall have qualifications, powers, and duties as provided by general state law.
All laws conflicting with this act are repealed, specifically the election-related provisions in Acts 1955 No. 18 (now 45-22-100.02 and 45-22-100.05), Acts 1955 No. 13, Acts 1969 No. 309, and Acts 1973 No. 529.
This act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects: Cullman County