Alabama § 36-32-2 - Creation and Composition; Appointments and Terms; Vacancies; Adoption of Bylaws.

§ 36-32-2. Creation and Composition; Appointments and Terms; Vacancies; Adoption of Bylaws.

(a) The Alabama Firefighters’ Personnel Standards and Education Commission shall consist of nine members, each of whom shall be a qualified elector of the state who is over 18 years of age. The Professional Firefighters Association of Alabama shall appoint one certified firefighter to serve for a term of four years; the Alabama Firefighter’s Association shall appoint one certified firefighter to serve for a term of four years; the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs shall appoint one certified firefighter to serve for a term of four years; the Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments shall appoint one certified volunteer firefighter to serve for a term of four years; the Presiding Officer of the Senate shall appoint one certified firefighter who is experienced in the mentorship and training of aspiring firefighters to serve for a term of four years; the Presiding Officer of the Senate shall appoint one certified volunteer firefighter who is experienced in the mentorship and training of aspiring volunteer firefighters to serve for a term of four years; the state Fire Marshal or his or her designee shall serve as a member; the Lieutenant Governor shall appoint one member; and the Governor shall appoint one member. The members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the Governor shall each serve for terms of four years.

(b) Should a vacancy occur during the term of a commission member, the original appointing authority shall appoint a replacement to serve for the remainder of the term. Each appointee shall be confirmed by the Senate before the appointee becomes a member of the commission. Except for the state Fire Marshal, no commissioner who is then serving on the commission or whose term has just expired shall be required to be reconfirmed for a new term. Each member of the commission shall serve until his or her successor is confirmed by the Senate. If the Senate rejects the appointee, the appointing authority shall make a replacement appointment. No commissioner may serve more than two consecutive terms.

(c) The members may adopt bylaws to govern the organization of the commission, its meetings, and activities, provided that the bylaws shall not conflict with this chapter.

(d) The appointing authorities shall coordinate their appointments to assure that the membership of the commission is inclusive and reflects the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity of the state.