Alabama § 45-8A-23.186 - Emergency Appropriations.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-8A-23.186 — Emergency Appropriations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-8A-23.186. Emergency Appropriations.
At any time in any budget year, the council may, pursuant to this section, make emergency appropriations to meet a pressing need for public expenditure, for other than a regular or recurring requirement, to protect the public health, safety or welfare. Such appropriation shall be by resolution adopted by the favorable votes of at least four-fifths of the whole qualified membership of the council, and shall be made only upon written recommendation of the city manager. The total amount of all emergency appropriations made in any budget year shall not exceed three per centum of the total operating appropriations made in the budget for that year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-8A-23.186
What does Code of Alabama § 45-8A-23.186 cover?
Section 45-8A-23.186 ("Emergency Appropriations.") 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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