SB405 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David Burkette

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Montgomery, mayor-council, salary of council-mayor, Act 618, 1973 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Summary

The bill would set official salary ranges for mayors and city council members in Class 3 municipalities under Act 618 and let councils decide pay within those ranges.

What This Bill Does

It applies to Class 3 municipalities organized under Act 618. It amends Sections 3.05 and 4.04 to let the city council set annual salaries by resolution or ordinance, but only within defined ranges. Specifically, council salaries would be between $8,500 and $30,000 per year, and mayoral salaries would be between $50,000 and $150,000 per year. The changes take effect starting with the next term of office after the bill becomes law.

Who It Affects

• City council members in Class 3 municipalities under Act 618, whose annual salaries would be set by the council within the new range.
• Mayors of those municipalities, whose annual salaries would be set by the council within the new range.

Key Provisions

• Section 3.05 (Council compensation): The council’s salary is to be determined by resolution or ordinance, but must be within an annual range of $8,500 to $30,000.
• Section 4.04 (Mayor compensation): The mayor’s salary is to be determined by resolution or ordinance, but must be within an annual range of $50,000 to $150,000.
• Effective date: The act becomes effective for the next term of office of the city council and mayor after 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

Montgomery