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§ 36-9-12 — Resignation of Members of Congress or State Legislature, Etc

Alabama § 36-9-12
JurisdictionAlabama
Title 36Public Officers and Employees
Ch. 9Vacation of Office; Filling of Vacancies

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Ala. Code § 36-9-12 (2026).

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The resignation of senators and representatives in Congress and members of the Legislature must be transmitted to the Governor. In all other cases, except constables, resignations must be transmitted to the officer or tribunal which fills the vacancy.

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Legislative History

(Code 1852, §165; Code 1867, §205; Code 1876, §218; Code 1886, §313; Code 1896, §3148; Code 1907, §1564; Code 1923, §2708; Code 1940, T. 41, §171.)

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Payroll Deductions for Local United Way, Etc.; Definitions; Procedures; List of Organizations Exclusive
§ 36-1-4.2
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