Alabama § 45-56-70 - County Commission; Expense Allowance
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-56-70 — County Commission; Expense Allowance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-56-70. County Commission; Expense Allowance
(a) The governing body of any county having a population of not less than 17,000 nor more than 20,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census, is required to provide an expense allowance of one hundred dollars ($100) per month for each county commissioner and the chair of the county commission. The amounts shall be paid out of the general fund of the county on warrants issued by the chair of the county governing body. The allowance shall be in addition to any other salary, allowance, or other compensation provided by law to members of any county governing body.
(b) The governing body of any county having a population of not less than 17,000 nor more than 20,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census, is required to provide an expense allowance of two hundred dollars ($200) per month for each county commissioner, but not including the chair of the county commission. The amounts shall be paid out of the general fund of the county on warrants issued by the chair of the county governing body. The allowance shall be in addition to any other salary, allowance, or other compensation provided by law to members of any county governing body.
(c) In Randolph County, each member of the county commission is entitled to receive an additional two hundred dollar ($200) expense allowance per month. The expense allowance shall be in addition to any and all other salary, expense allowance, or compensation provided by law and shall be payable out of the general fund of the county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-56-70
What does Code of Alabama § 45-56-70 cover?
Section 45-56-70 ("County Commission; Expense Allowance") 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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