Alabama § 45-40-142.04 Fire District Board of Directors and Officers

Alabama Statutes

§ 45-40-142.04 — Fire District Board of Directors and Officers

Alabama § 45-40-142.04

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 45Local Laws

Ch. 40Lawrence County

Art. 14Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services

Part 3Fire Districts

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Ala. Code § 45-40-142.04 (2026).

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(a)The number and selection of the fire district board of directors and officers shall be governed by this section unless requirements are adopted by the county association pursuant to Section 45-40-142.01.

(b)The existing members of the board of directors of the volunteer fire department that incorporates the fire district shall serve for one year as directors of the fire district. After that time, the board of directors shall be constituted pursuant to subsection (c).

(c)(1) After the incorporating board of directors, the board of directors may be comprised of an odd number of members, of which there shall be no fewer than three.

(2)The members shall each meet each of the following qualifications:

(i)be over 21 years of age;

(ii)be a qualified elector in Lawrence County; and (iii) b

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(a) The number and selection of the fire district board of directors and officers shall be governed by this section unless requirements are adopted by the county association pursuant to Section 45-40-142.01.
(b) The existing members of the board of directors of the volunteer fire department that incorporates the fire district shall serve for one year as directors of the fire district. After that time, the board of directors shall be constituted pursuant to subsection (c).
(c)(1) After the incorporating board of directors, the board of directors may be comprised of an odd number of members, of which there shall be no fewer than three.
(2) The members shall each meet each of the following qualifications: (i) be over 21 years of age; (ii) be a qualified elector in Lawrence County; and (iii) be a resident of the fire district.
(3) The members of the board of directors shall be elected for a term of four years, except that for the first elected members of the board of directors, at least one shall be chosen for a two-year term, at least one shall be chosen for a three-year term, and at least one shall be chosen for a four-year term.
(4) The members of the board of directors shall be elected at a meeting of the fire district by secret ballot of eligible members from among the individuals nominated from the floor.
(5) A vacancy on the board may be filled by a qualified individual appointed by the board until the vacancy shall be filled by election at the next meeting for the unexpired term.
(6) The board shall select a president, secretary, and treasurer who shall not receive any compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.