2014 Code of Alabama
Title 45 - LOCAL LAWS.
Chapter 35A - HOUSTON COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES.

Article 1 Ashford.

• Section 45-35A-10 - Reserved.

Article 2 Avon.

• Section 45-35A-20 - Reserved.

Article 3 Cottonwood.

• Section 45-35A-30 - Reserved.

Article 4 Cowarts.

• Section 45-35A-40 - Reserved.

Article 5 Dothan.
Part 1 Alcoholic Beverages.

• Section 45-35A-50 - Sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on Sundays.
• Section 45-35A-50.01 - THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2014 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2013. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.

Part 2 Civil Service System.

• Section 45-35A-51 - Short title.
• Section 45-35A-51.01 - Definitions.
• Section 45-35A-51.02 - Unclassified service.
• Section 45-35A-51.03 - Personnel department created.
• Section 45-35A-51.04 - Purposes of personnel department.
• Section 45-35A-51.05 - Citizens Supervisory Committee.
• Section 45-35A-51.06 - Alternate method of selecting board.
• Section 45-35A-51.07 - Personnel board.
• Section 45-35A-51.08 - Personnel director.
• Section 45-35A-51.09 - Rules and regulations.
• Section 45-35A-51.10 - Classification of positions.
• Section 45-35A-51.11 - Compensation plan.
• Section 45-35A-51.12 - Tests.
• Section 45-35A-51.13 - Filing vacancies.
• Section 45-35A-51.14 - Transfer.
• Section 45-35A-51.15 - Demotions.
• Section 45-35A-51.16 - Provisional appointments.
• Section 45-35A-51.17 - Working test period.
• Section 45-35A-51.18 - Service ratings.
• Section 45-35A-51.19 - Layoffs.
• Section 45-35A-51.20 - Discharges.
• Section 45-35A-51.21 - Suspensions.
• Section 45-35A-51.22 - Political activities prohibited.
• Section 45-35A-51.23 - Political activities of department heads prohibited.
• Section 45-35A-51.24 - Investigations.
• Section 45-35A-51.25 - Corrupt practices.
• Section 45-35A-51.26 - Certification of payrolls.
• Section 45-35A-51.27 - Attendance of witnesses; fees; false oaths.
• Section 45-35A-51.28 - Expenses for the department.
• Section 45-35A-51.29 - Use of facilities.
• Section 45-35A-51.30 - Legal service.
• Section 45-35A-51.31 - Records of the department.
• Section 45-35A-51.32 - Court proceedings.

Part 3 Dothan Downtown Development Authoirty.

• Section 45-35A-52 - Legislative intent.
• Section 45-35A-52.01 - Definitions.
• Section 45-35A-52.02 - Use of phrases.
• Section 45-35A-52.03 - Filing of application; authorization of incorporation by governing body of city.
• Section 45-35A-52.04 - Procedure to incorporate; contents and execution of certificate of incorporation.
• Section 45-35A-52.05 - Amendments to certificate of incorporation.
• Section 45-35A-52.06 - Board of directors.
• Section 45-35A-52.07 - Officers of the authority.
• Section 45-35A-52.08 - Powers of authority.
• Section 45-35A-52.09 - Bonds of authority.
• Section 45-35A-52.10 - Proceeds from the sale of bonds.
• Section 45-35A-52.11 - Refunding bonds.
• Section 45-35A-52.12 - Notice of bond resolution.
• Section 45-35A-52.13 - Exemption from taxation.
• Section 45-35A-52.14 - Liability of city.
• Section 45-35A-52.15 - Exemption from usury and interest laws.
• Section 45-35A-52.16 - Exemption from competitive bid laws.
• Section 45-35A-52.17 - Freedom of authority from state supervision and control.
• Section 45-35A-52.18 - Earnings of the authority.
• Section 45-35A-52.19 - Dissolution of corporation; vesting of title to property in the city.
• Section 45-35A-52.20 - Existence of authority to prevent subsequent incorporation.
• Section 45-35A-52.21 - Eminent domain.
• Section 45-35A-52.22 - Loans, sales, grants, etc., of money, property, etc., to authority by counties, municipalities, etc.
• Section 45-35A-52.23 - Provisions cumulative.

Part 4 Education.

• Section 45-35A-53 - Dothan City Board of Education.

Part 5 Governing Body.

• Section 45-35A-54 - Commission form of government.
• Section 45-35A-54.01 - Territorial limits; wards; Board of Commissioner's of the City of Dothan.
• Section 45-35A-54.02 - Election of board members; terms of office.
• Section 45-35A-54.03 - Municipal officers; powers; laws, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Section 45-35A-54.04 - Duties of city manager and mayor.
• Section 45-35A-54.05 - Mayor and associate commissioners - Salaries and expense allowances.
• Section 45-35A-54.06 - Mayor and associate commissioners - Additional expense allowance.
• Section 45-35A-54.07 - Vesting of rights, powers, and property.
• Section 45-35A-54.08 - Board of commissioners - Employment; merit system.
• Section 45-35A-54.09 - Board of commissioners - Meetings.
• Section 45-35A-54.10 - Board of commissioners - Conduct of meetings.
• Section 45-35A-54.11 - Board of commissioners - Assignment or delegation of powers and duties.
• Section 45-35A-54.12 - Meetings of board - Open to public.
• Section 45-35A-54.13 - Meetings of board - Enactment of resolutions, bylaws, or ordinances.
• Section 45-35A-54.14 - Meetings of board - Voting.
• Section 45-35A-54.15 - Meetings of board - Recordkeeping.
• Section 45-35A-54.16 - Grants for use, etc., of public streets, property, etc. - Notice; effective date.
• Section 45-35A-54.17 - Grants for use, etc., of public streets, property, etc. - Objections, election.
• Section 45-35A-54.18 - Grants for use, etc., of public streets, property, etc. - Election results.
• Section 45-35A-54.19 - Grants for use, etc., of public streets, property, etc. - Conferring of rights; extension or enlargement of rights.
• Section 45-35A-54.20 - Transfer of waterworks, sewer, or electric plants and systems - Authorized.
• Section 45-35A-54.21 - Transfer of waterworks, sewer, or electric plants and systems - Election.
• Section 45-35A-54.22 - Election of mayor or associate commissioner - Statement of candidacy; eligibility.
• Section 45-35A-54.23 - Election of mayor or associate commissioner - Ballots.
• Section 45-35A-54.24 - Election of mayor or associate commissioner - Ineligibility.
• Section 45-35A-54.25 - Oath of office; bond.
• Section 45-35A-54.26 - Vacancies in office.
• Section 45-35A-54.27 - Selection of employees.
• Section 45-35A-54.28 - Prohibited political activities.
• Section 45-35A-54.29 - Statement of contributions.
• Section 45-35A-54.30 - Interest in public contracts or services.
• Section 45-35A-54.31 - Interest in public service utilities.
• Section 45-35A-54.32 - Receipt of gifts, transportation, or thing of value.
• Section 45-35A-54.33 - Statement of receipts and expenses; summary of proceedings.
• Section 45-35A-54.34 - Examination of books and accounts.
• Section 45-35A-54.35 - Bribery; voter fraud.
• Section 45-35A-54.36 - City employees prohibited from soliciting electoral support or influencing vote.
• Section 45-35A-54.37 - Candidates prohibited from paying, etc., to solicit votes.
• Section 45-35A-54.38 - Vacancies preventing quorum on board.
• Section 45-35A-54.39 - Judge of Probate to file records.
• Section 45-35A-54.40 - Violations.

Part 6 Pension and Retirement System.

• Section 45-35A-55 - Participation in Employees' Retirement System; transfer of assets and liabilities.

Part 7 Pretrial Diversion Program.

• Section 45-35A-56 - Definitions.
• Section 45-35A-56.01 - Established; discretionary powers; supervision and control.
• Section 45-35A-56.02 - Application for admittance.
• Section 45-35A-56.03 - Ineligibility for program.
• Section 45-35A-56.04 - Standards for admission.
• Section 45-35A-56.05 - Admission into program.
• Section 45-35A-56.06 - Written agreement; other terms and conditions.
• Section 45-35A-56.07 - Fees.
• Section 45-35A-56.08 - Collection and disposition of funds.
• Section 45-35A-56.09 - Program requirements; jurisdiction; termination from program; liabiity for costs and fees.
• Section 45-35A-56.10 - Violations; waiver.
• Section 45-35A-56.11 - Liability of city attorney, agency, or service provider.

Part 8 Taxation.

• Section 45-35A-57 - Ad valorem taxation on property.

Article 6 Gordon.

• Section 45-35A-60 - Reserved.

Article 7 Kinsey.

• Section 45-35A-70 - Reserved.

Article 8 Madrid.

• Section 45-35A-80 - Reserved.

Article 9 Rehobeth.

• Section 45-35A-90 - Reserved.

Article 10 Taylor.

• Section 45-35A-100 - Reserved.

Article 11 Webb.

• Section 45-35A-110 - Reserved.