Alabama § 40-2-41 - Appointment; Term of Office; Qualifications.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-2-41 — Appointment; Term of Office; Qualifications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-2-41. Appointment; Term of Office; Qualifications.
The Commissioner of Revenue shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. He shall be a qualified elector and known to possess high character and knowledge of the general subject of taxation and matters pertaining thereto. He shall not hold another office under the government of the United States or under any other state or of this state, or any political subdivision thereof, during his incumbency in such office and shall not hold any position of trust or profit or engage in any occupation or business the conduct of which shall interfere or be inconsistent with the duties he assumes as Commissioner of Revenue under the provisions of this title; provided, that no one shall be eligible to serve as Commissioner of Revenue while employed by or financially interested in any public service corporation, nor unless he shall have been a citizen of Alabama for a period of five years and shall be over 30 years of age.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-2-41
What does Code of Alabama § 40-2-41 cover?
Section 40-2-41 ("Appointment; Term of Office; Qualifications.") 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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