Alabama § 31-9-85 - Applications for Assistance.
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§ 31-9-85. Applications for Assistance.
Unless an extension is granted by the committee, applications for assistance shall be submitted to the Emergency Management Agency by the county commission or municipality in the affected area seeking assistance within 90 days of the local declaration of a disaster. The Emergency Management Agency shall review each application in accordance with this article and the rules adopted as provided in Section 31-9-84 and, no later than 30 days after receipt of the application, shall provide notice to the local government and the members of the committee whether the application has been approved. The committee shall determine the amount of the reimbursement to the local government. The local government may appeal the decision of the agency by notifying the committee within 30 days of receipt of the decision of the agency. Otherwise, the decision of the agency shall be final. The committee shall convene and consider the appeal of the local government within 30 days of notice of an appeal. Any decision by the committee to overturn or alter the recommendation of the agency shall require at least four affirmative votes and shall be final. All funds shall be disbursed by the agency in accordance with its decision or the decision of the committee, as provided herein.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 31-9-85
What does Code of Alabama § 31-9-85 cover?
Section 31-9-85 ("Applications for Assistance.") 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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