Alabama § 45-37-60.05 - Coroner-Medical Examiners’ Commission - Creation; Powers.

§ 45-37-60.05. Coroner-Medical Examiners’ Commission - Creation; Powers.

There shall be established the Coroner-Medical Examiners’ Commission, with the following powers:

(1) To consult with the county governing body on the selection, appointment, and retention of the coroner-medical examiner, and such associate coroner-medical examiners as may be necessary and appropriate to appoint.

(2) To obtain such opinions from the county attorney and Attorney General and to rely thereon as the Coroner-Medical Examiners’ Commission may determine to be necessary to interpret any statutes that pertain to the operation of the coroner-medical examiner function.

(3) To promulgate rules and regulations governing the reviews and investigations of the coroner-medical examiners’ office including the conditions upon which such investigations shall be conducted.

(4) To receive all questions and inquiries concerning the operation of the coroner-medical examiners’ function which may be submitted by the coroner-medical examiner, the county governing body, elected or appointed officials, other public officials, private citizens, groups, and any others and to render such answers, statements, opinions, or interpretation thereto as the Coroner-Medical Examiners’ Commission may determine to be appropriate.

(5) To solicit and actively work toward full cooperation of all disciplines within the community and all departments of the county government that are associated with the coroner-medical examiner function.

(6) To assist the coroner-medical examiner when and where necessary in the education of the public and their representatives regarding the coroner-medical examiner function.