Alabama § 16-12-17 - Payroll of City Superintendent.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-12-17 — Payroll of City Superintendent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-12-17. Payroll of City Superintendent.
The city superintendent of schools shall, at such times and in such manner as directed by the city board of education, under the rules and regulations promulgated by the State Superintendent of Education, prepare his payroll or payrolls for the payment of teachers, employees, bills and other items authorized by the city board of education. No public funds must be paid out by the city treasurer except on an order signed by the chairman of the city board of education, accompanied by a certificate of the city superintendent of schools that the payroll or order is correct, due and unpaid.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 16-12-17
What does Code of Alabama § 16-12-17 cover?
Section 16-12-17 ("Payroll of City Superintendent.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 16-12-17?
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