Alabama § 41-11-2 - Composition; Qualifications and Election of Members Generally.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 41-11-2 — Composition; Qualifications and Election of Members Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-11-2. Composition; Qualifications and Election of Members Generally.
The academy shall be composed of not more than 100 living members, and no more than 10 of such members shall be elected to membership in any calendar year. Each person elected for membership shall be a distinguished citizen of Alabama who shall be chosen for accomplishment or service greatly benefiting the state or for accomplishment or service reflecting great credit on the state. Each living Governor or former Governor of Alabama shall be a member of the academy but shall not be counted in the total maximum membership nor in the 10 members who may be elected annually. No more than 25 percent of the elected members at any time shall be from the political field.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 41-11-2
What does Code of Alabama § 41-11-2 cover?
Section 41-11-2 ("Composition; Qualifications and Election of Members Generally.") 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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