HB210 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wes KitchensSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Blount County, county commission, chair, election, compensation, duties provided for, judge of probate no longer to serve as chair

Summary

HB210 creates a separately elected Chair of the Blount County Commission, sets its term and duties, and ends the judge of probate's role as chair.

What This Bill Does

HB210 establishes the Chair of the Blount County Commission and requires the chair to be elected countywide, with the first election in 2024. The chair serves a six-year term, presides over meetings (voting only to break ties), and has duties such as promoting economic development, building intergovernmental partnerships, and representing the county on boards. The salary of the chair is set to be the same as the base salary of the Blount County Revenue Commissioner, and the judge of probate will no longer serve as chair after the first chair is sworn in.

Who It Affects

• Blount County residents who vote in county elections, as they will elect the countywide Chair (first election in 2024).
• The judge of probate and Blount County government, since the probate judge will no longer serve as chair and the chair will lead the county commission with new duties and compensation rules.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the position of Chair of the Blount County Commission and requires a countywide election for the first chair in 2024, following the primary process if applicable.
• Sets a six-year term for the chair, with successor chairs elected every six years in the same manner as county commissioners.
• Requires the chair to be a resident and qualified elector of Blount County for at least one year prior to taking office.
• Sets the chair's salary equal to the base salary of the Blount County Revenue Commissioner, payable in the same manner as the revenue commissioner.
• The chair presides over county commission meetings and votes only to break ties.
• Enumerates duties: promote economic development, establish/enhance intergovernmental partnerships, represent Blount County on boards/committees, and perform other duties as determined by majority vote.
• Prohibits the judge of probate from serving as chair after the first chair is sworn in.
• Repeals conflicting laws and makes the act effective immediately after governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Blount County