Alabama § 17-11-15 Performance of Duties of Clerk in Municipal Elections Held Separate from Primary or General Election

Alabama Statutes

§ 17-11-15 — Performance of Duties of Clerk in Municipal Elections Held Separate from Primary or General Election

Alabama § 17-11-15

Title 17Elections

Ch. 11Absentee Voting

Art. 1General Provisions

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Ala. Code § 17-11-15 (2026).

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In any municipal election that is held at a time different from a primary or general election, the duties with reference to the handling of absentee ballots which are required of the circuit clerk shall be performed by the town clerk, city clerk, or other officer performing the duties of the clerk. If such clerk or other officer is also a candidate in such election, the governing body of the city or town shall appoint a qualified elector of the city or town to perform the duties. Such person so appointed shall have all the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the circuit clerk under this chapter.

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In any municipal election that is held at a time different from a primary or general election, the duties with reference to the handling of absentee ballots which are required of the circuit clerk shall be performed by the town clerk, city clerk, or other officer performing the duties of the clerk. If such clerk or other officer is also a candidate in such election, the governing body of the city or town shall appoint a qualified elector of the city or town to perform the duties. Such person so appointed shall have all the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the circuit clerk under this chapter.