Alabama § 11-7-1 - Number; Qualifications, Appointment, and Term of Office.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 11-7-1 — Number; Qualifications, Appointment, and Term of Office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-7-1. Number; Qualifications, Appointment, and Term of Office.
The county commission is authorized to appoint two surveyors for the county, who shall hold office for the term of three years and until their successors may be qualified, unless sooner removed. Before making an appointment, the court must be satisfied by evidence that the person appointed is qualified to discharge the duties of a surveyor. It is no objection that a person appointed county surveyor is a qualified surveyor of an adjacent county, but he must qualify in each county.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 11-7-1 cover?
Section 11-7-1 ("Number; Qualifications, Appointment, and Term 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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