Alabama § 45-8A-23.062 - City Clerk.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-8A-23.062 — City Clerk., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-8A-23.062. City Clerk.
If the city clerk of any city which adopts the council-manager form of government holds office subject to any civil service or merit system, such clerk shall continue to be the city clerk under the council-manager form of government of such city, and his or her successor shall be selected and hold office subject to the provisions of such civil service or merit system. If the city clerk of any city which adopts the council-manager form of government does not hold office subject to any civil service or merit system, the council shall elect the city clerk. The city clerk shall give notice of meetings of the council, shall keep the journal of its proceedings, which shall be authenticated by his or her signature. He or she shall record in full in the journal all ordinances and resolutions and the minutes of all the meetings of the council. He or she shall also record in the journal any written certificates or declarations received by the council under the provisions of Sections 45-8A-23.141 and 45-8A-23.143. He or she shall perform such other duties as shall be required by this part or by ordinance, and such duties as are imposed by general law of Alabama upon city clerks and as to which other provisions are not made in this part. He or she shall keep the journal open for public inspection at all reasonable times.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-8A-23.062
What does Code of Alabama § 45-8A-23.062 cover?
Section 45-8A-23.062 ("City Clerk.") 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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