Alabama § 11-72-8 - Powers of the Commission; Recordkeeping.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 11-72-8 — Powers of the Commission; Recordkeeping., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11-72-8. Powers of the Commission; Recordkeeping.

(a) The commission may do all of the following:

(1) Adopt bylaws and rules and regulations pursuant to this chapter.

(2) Meet at least once each month and specially as it deems necessary and as provided in the bylaws.

(3) Provide printed forms to be used as shall be necessary to govern its proceedings and to effectuate the provisions of this chapter.

(4) Cause studies to be made as it deems necessary.

(5) Perform its functions directly through its own agents or employees, or may contract with others for specific or general services to carry out its purposes hereunder.

(b) It shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications made to it and its action thereon, all of which shall be public records.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 11-72-8 ("Powers of the Commission; Recordkeeping.") 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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