Alabama § 45-59-140.08 - Board of Directors.
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§ 45-59-140.08. Board of Directors.
(a) The affairs and business of each district shall be managed by a board of directors established as provided in the bylaws of the district. The initial board shall consist of seven members from the existing board of directors of the volunteer fire department serving the district.
(b) A vacancy on the board shall be filled at the next annual meeting for the unexpired term in the same manner as herein required. The board may appoint a qualified elector from the district in which the vacancy occurs who will serve until the next annual meeting.
(c) The board shall elect annually from its own number a president, secretary, and a treasurer. The board shall disseminate information concerning election of officers and board members to residents and businesses of the district. The board shall use newsletters, social media, and any other reasonable and effective means to inform the public. Notice of a meeting of the board shall be posted on an Internet website maintained by the district not less than 30 days prior to the meeting. Minutes of the board meeting shall be posted on the website within 30 days after the meeting. The members of the board shall not be entitled to any compensation for their services, but they shall be entitled to reimbursement for all expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45-59-140.08 ("Board of Directors.") 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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