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SB291
PDJWRRR-1
By Senator Waggoner
RFD: County and Municipal Government
First Read: 04-Apr-24
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First Read: 04-Apr-24
SYNOPSIS:
This bill would require certain mayors and
members of municipal governing bodies to participate in
and complete a training course.
This bill would provide for the creation of a
training course.
This bill would also provide for expenses
incurred while participating in the training course.
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to municipal officials; to require certain
officials to participate in training; and to provide for the
creation of a training course.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. (a) Beginning January 1, 2025, each
individual elected to serve as mayor or as a member of the
governing body of any municipality shall enroll in,
participate in, and satisfactorily complete, before the
conclusion of their first elected term that commences after
January 1, 2025, a training course that meets the requirements
of subsection (b).
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of subsection (b).
(b) A training course shall consist of at least 10
hours and shall include instruction in each of the following
subjects:
(1) The general powers of municipalities.
(2) The duties of mayors and governing bodies of
municipalities.
(3) Ethics.
(4) Annexations.
(5) The authority to expend municipal funds.
(6) Parliamentary procedure.
(7) Conflicts of interest.
(8) Legislative advocacy.
(9) Liability.
(10) Public records.
(11) Police and planning jurisdiction.
(12) Public works bidding.
(13) Revenue sources.
(14) Competitive bid laws.
(15) Budgeting.
(16) Audit requirements.
(17) The public purpose doctrine.
(18) The Open Meetings Act.
(19) Municipal boards.
(20) Zoning.
(c) Any individual who has successfully completed the
Certified Municipal Official Program administered by the
Alabama League of Municipalities shall be exempt from the
requirements of subsection (a).
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requirements of subsection (a).
Section 2. Beginning January 1, 2025, each individual
elected or appointed to serve as mayor or as a member of the
governing body of any municipality shall enroll in,
participate in, and satisfactorily complete, annually, at
least five hours of continuing education courses pertaining to
any of the subjects listed in subsection (b).
Section 3. (a) All expenses incurred by an individual
related to any training required by this act, including, but
not limited to, the cost of the training and the reasonable
costs of lodging, travel, and meals, shall be paid from the
general fund of the municipality.
(b) This act shall apply to all municipalities
incorporated under Title 11 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
Section 4. This act shall become effective on January
1, 2025.
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