HB46 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tuggle

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Superintendent of Education, Tallapoosa Co., appointment of by board of education, Sec. 45-21-100 repealed

Summary

HB46 would move Tallapoosa County's county superintendent of education from an elected position to an appointed one by the county board of education, with vacancies filled by appointment.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Tallapoosa County Board of Education would appoint the county superintendent of education rather than voters electing them. The appointee must meet the qualifications set by general state law. Vacancies and terminations would be handled by appointment by the board. The bill repeals the current election-based provision and becomes effective after the governor's approval, applying when the current term ends or a vacancy occurs.

Who It Affects

• Tallapoosa County Board of Education: gains authority to appoint the county superintendent and to fill vacancies.
• County supervisor of education in Tallapoosa County: position becomes appointed, and must meet general state-law qualifications.
• Tallapoosa County voters: no longer participate in electing the county superintendent.
• Current county superintendent: changes take effect at the end of the current term or upon a vacancy after the act's effective date.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): The Tallapoosa County Board of Education shall appoint the county superintendent, who must meet qualifications prescribed by general state law.
• Section 1(b): Vacancies in the office shall be filled by appointment of the county board of education.
• Section 1(c): The appointment framework applies at the expiration of the current term or upon any vacancy after the act's effective date.
• Section 2: Repeals Section 45-21-100, which provides for election of the county superintendent.
• Section 3: Effective date is the first day of the third month following the act's passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

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Subjects

Tallapoosa County