Alabama § 11-43C-11 Government Known as “Mayor-Council Form of Government”; Powers of City Vested in Council; Manner in Which Powers Exercised

Alabama Statutes

§ 11-43C-11 — Government Known as “Mayor-Council Form of Government”; Powers of City Vested in Council; Manner in Which Powers Exercised

Alabama § 11-43C-11

Title 11Counties and Municipal Corporations

Ch. 43CMayor-Council Form of Government in Class 5 Municipalities

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Ala. Code § 11-43C-11 (2026).

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The municipal government of any such city proceeding under this chapter shall be known as the “mayor-council form of government.” Pursuant to the provisions and limitations of this chapter and subject to the limitations imposed by the Constitution of Alabama and its laws, all powers of the city shall be vested in the council elected as herein provided and hereinafter referred to as “the council,” which shall enact ordinances, adopt budgets and determine policies. All powers of the city shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by this chapter, or if the manner be not prescribed, then in such manner as may be prescribed by law or by ordinance.

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The municipal government of any such city proceeding under this chapter shall be known as the “mayor-council form of government.” Pursuant to the provisions and limitations of this chapter and subject to the limitations imposed by the Constitution of Alabama and its laws, all powers of the city shall be vested in the council elected as herein provided and hereinafter referred to as “the council,” which shall enact ordinances, adopt budgets and determine policies. All powers of the city shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by this chapter, or if the manner be not prescribed, then in such manner as may be prescribed by law or by ordinance.