Code of Alabama - Title 11: Counties and Municipal Corporations - Section 11-43A-11 - Municipal government to be known as "council-manager form of government"; vesting of municipal powers in council

Section 11-43A-11 - Municipal government to be known as "council-manager form of government"; vesting of municipal powers in council.

The municipal government of any such city or town proceeding under this article shall be known as the "council-manager form of government." Pursuant to the provisions and limitations of this chapter and subject to the limitations imposed by the Constitution of Alabama and its laws, all powers of the municipality shall be vested in the council elected as herein provided and hereinafter referred to as "the council." All powers of municipalities shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by this article or if the manner be not prescribed then in such manner as may be prescribed by law or by ordinance.

(Acts 1982, No. 82-517, p. 851, §11.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021