Alabama § 21-9-5 - Terms of Office.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 21-9-5 — Terms of Office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-9-5. Terms of Office.
Of the members first appointed to the Board of Rehabilitation Services: one shall be appointed for a term of seven years; one for a term of six years; one for a term of five years; one for a term of four years; one for a term of three years; one for a term of two years; and one for a term of one year. Thereafter, terms of office shall be seven years, commencing on the first day of October and ending on the thirtieth day of September. No member shall serve more than two full seven-year terms of office. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term. A member shall serve until his or her successor takes office or 60 days after the expiration of the term of office, whichever occurs first. No member shall be an employee or elected official of the State of Alabama or a political subdivision thereof.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 21-9-5 cover?
Section 21-9-5 ("Terms of Office.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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