SB466 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
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 Sess., repealed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: Cullman County would shift the county superintendent of education from elected to appointed by the county board of education, repealing the laws that governed election of the position.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the Cullman County Board of Education would appoint the county superintendent after the current term ends, for a 2- to 4-year term. The board would fill vacancies for the remainder of the term, set interim appointee pay, and the appointed superintendent would have the same qualifications, powers, and duties as prescribed by general Alabama law. The act also repeals the laws that currently govern election of the Cullman County Superintendent of Education. The appointment would take effect immediately after passage and approval.

Who It Affects
Cullman County Board of Education, which would become the appointment authority for the county superintendent of education
The person who becomes Cullman County Superintendent of Education, who would be appointed (not elected), with term length, compensation, and duties set by the board

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): starting after the current term, the Cullman County Superintendent of Education shall be appointed by the Cullman County Board of Education under Chapter 29, Title 16; term of 2 to 4 years; vacancies filled by the board for the unexpired term; interim appointee's compensation set by the board and they serve at the board's pleasure
Section 1(b)-(c): the appointed superintendent has all qualifications, powers, and duties of county superintendents as prescribed by general state law and is compensated as set by the board
Section 2: repeals Sections 3 and 6 of Acts 1955 No. 18 (and related acts) relating to election of the Cullman County Superintendent
Section 3: effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor

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Subjects: Cullman County