Alabama § 11-46-5 - Date of Elections in Certain Municipalities.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 11-46-5 — Date of Elections in Certain Municipalities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-46-5. Date of Elections in Certain Municipalities.
The governing body of a municipality having a general municipal election or runoff election required by general or local act at a time different from the dates now or hereafter provided by Article 2, Chapter 46 of Title 11, may elect by ordinance to have the election at the same time required by Article 2 and the election made by ordinance shall not have the effect of changing the beginning of a term of office or the time for taking office.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 11-46-5
What does Code of Alabama § 11-46-5 cover?
Section 11-46-5 ("Date of Elections in Certain Municipalities.") 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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