Alabama § 11-40-100 - Completion of Training Courses Required; Subject Matter; Exemptions.
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§ 11-40-100. Completion of Training Courses Required; Subject Matter; Exemptions.
(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, during each year of his or her first elected term that commences after January 1, 2025, a training course that meets the requirements 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.
(21) Any other subject recommended by the Alabama League of Municipalities.
(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).
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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