Alabama § 31-5-8 - Assistant Commissioners.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 31-5-8 — Assistant Commissioners., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-5-8. Assistant Commissioners.
The commissioner may appoint additional assistant commissioners to serve as employees in the department, subject to the rules of the department. Assistant commissioners shall be appointed on the basis of education, ability, and experience in handling veterans’ affairs, and without regard to political affiliations. The appointees shall be residents of this state, shall be veterans who served on active duty for a period of 60 days or more in the Armed Forces of the United States, and shall have been honorably discharged.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 31-5-8
What does Code of Alabama § 31-5-8 cover?
Section 31-5-8 ("Assistant Commissioners.") 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 § 31-5-8?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 31-5-8" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 31-5-8 apply to my situation?
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