SB214 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

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

Summary

SB214 lets a city council presiding officer under the Mayor/Council form cancel a meeting if a quorum is not expected, and reschedule it with proper notice.

What This Bill Does

Gives the presiding officer authority to cancel a council meeting when written notices indicate a quorum will not be present. If the canceled meeting is a regular meeting, the presiding officer may reschedule it as long as proper notice is given. Council members can notify in writing when they cannot attend, which can trigger cancellation if a quorum won’t be present. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor approves it.

Who It Affects

• Presiding officer (the mayor or council chair) gains authority to cancel and potentially reschedule meetings when a quorum is not anticipated.
• Council members and residents/public who rely on council meetings will be informed via notices of cancellation or rescheduling.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the presiding officer to cancel a council meeting when sufficient written notice indicates a quorum will not be present.
• If a canceled meeting is a regular meeting, the presiding officer may reschedule it with proper notice as required by Section 36-25A-3 (b).
• Allows a council member to notify in writing of his or her inability to attend, triggering potential cancellation.
• Effective date: immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Municipalities