11-20-70
Section 11-20-70 Establishment of agriculture authority; application; articles of incorporation. (a) An agriculture authority may be established in any county to construct and operate facilities to promote agricultural businesses, operations, and commodities, workforce development, and economic development within the county as further provided in this article. The operational area of an agriculture authority may not extend beyond the boundaries of the county in which an agriculture authority is incorporated. (b) Any number of natural persons who are residents and qualified electors in the county may file an application in writing with the county commission for authority to incorporate and organize an agriculture authority. If the application is approved, the county commission shall adopt a resolution declaring it to be wise, expedient, and beneficial to the county that the agriculture authority be formed and that the persons filing the application are authorized to form the authority....
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4-6-2
Section 4-6-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) AIRPORT. Any area of land or water designed and set aside for the landing and taking-off of aircraft and utilized or to be utilized in the interest of the public for such purposes. (2) AIRPORT HAZARD. Any structure or tree or use of land which obstructs the airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking-off at any airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking-off of aircraft. (3) AIRPORT HAZARD AREA. Any area of land or water upon which an airport hazard might be established if not prevented as provided in this chapter. (4) POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. Any municipality, city, town, village or county. (5) PERSON. Any individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee or other...
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41-9-326
Section 41-9-326 Acquisition of property; borrowing of money and issuance of revenue bonds. (a) The commission is authorized to take possession under a lease or a deed of the land and other property in the County of Tuscaloosa, known as "old Tannehill Furnace," which is now owned by the University of Alabama, and the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama is hereby authorized, in its discretion, to lease or to deed in fee simple such lands and appurtenances thereto to the commission. Such board of trustees may also sell, give or lend any other relics of old-style iron making or other items appropriate for display along with or as a part of a display or exhibit of iron making. The commission is further authorized to lease, accept as a gift or loan or otherwise acquire any other property, real or personal, including gifts or bequests of money or other things of value to be used in fulfilling the purpose for which it is established or for any auxiliary purpose incidental or...
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45-29-90
Section 45-29-90 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this article shall have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) AUTHORITY. The public corporation organized pursuant to this article. (2) BOARD. The board of directors of the authority which shall be the governing body of the authority. (3) BONDS. Includes bonds and notes. (4) COUNTY. Fayette County. (5) DIRECTOR. A member of the board of directors of the authority. (6) GOVERNING BODY. The county commission or other like governing body of Fayette County. (7) LAND USE CERTIFICATE. A written document certifying that a regulated project or activity is in compliance with applicable ordinances. It shall be obtained from the planning commission in accordance with adopted administrative procedures for obtaining such certificate. (8) MANAGEMENT AREA. The Tom Bevill Reservoir Management Area. (9) MUNICIPALITY. An incorporated city or town of the state. (10) PERSON. Unless limited...
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9-14E-1
Section 9-14E-1 Definitions. The following terms as used in this section shall have the following meanings: (1) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (2) GOVERNOR. The Governor of the State of Alabama. (3) GROUND LEASE. A lease of the project site which shall provide for the rights and responsibilities of the state and any other person which is a party thereto. (4) GULF STATE PARK. The real property comprising approximately 6,150 acres, and any future additions thereto, including facilities and fixtures located thereon and appurtenances thereto, owned and managed by the state and the department in south Baldwin County, Alabama. (5) GULF STATE PARK PROJECT COMMITTEE. The committee established pursuant to subsection (d) of Section 9-14E-5. (6) PARTY TO AN EXECUTED PROJECT AGREEMENT. The state or any person who is a party to and is obligated to the state under a project agreement, or any part thereof. (7) PERSON. Any private person or any public person. (8)...
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9-7A-2
Section 9-7A-2 Definitions. The following terms, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (2) ADMINISTRATOR. The director of the plans and programs of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (3) FUND. The Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund. (4) APPLICANT. Any county, or municipality; or state, county or municipal agency having legal authority to hold title to real property, or any combination of the above named entities. (5) RECREATIONAL LAND. Land and appurtenances thereto used for, or susceptible to recreational use. (6) RECREATIONAL USE. Participation in or observation of outdoor activities by the general public including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, water sports, aerial sports, hiking, camping, winter sports, animal or vehicular riding and any related activity. (7)...
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11-60-1
Section 11-60-1 Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall be given the following respective meanings: (1) CORPORATION. Any corporation organized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (2) MUNICIPALITY. Any incorporated city or town in this state with respect to which a corporation may be organized. (3) PROJECT. Any land and interest therein, including forests, rivers, streams, waterways, and lakes, and any buildings or other improvements thereon, and all real and personal properties deemed necessary in connection therewith, whether or not now in existence, which shall be suitable for a public park or other recreational uses and all buildings, facilities, and improvements incident thereto or useful in connection therewith, including, but without limitation, picnic areas, campsites, trailer sites, cabins, lodges, roads and trails for hiking, bicycling or...
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23-1-411
Section 23-1-411 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) AIRPORT. Any area of existing land or man-made construction, except a restricted landing area, that is currently used, made available, or designed for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, maintenance, or repair of aircraft, and whether or not facilities are provided for receiving and discharging passengers or cargo, so long as such area meets the minimum requirements as to size, design, surfacing, marking, equipment, and management provided by the department for airports owned or operated by a political subdivision. A military airport under the control of the federal government is an airport for purposes of this article. For purposes of this article, only a publicly owned, public use airport shall be considered to be an airport; provided, however, that a heliport shall not be considered to be an airport for...
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45-27-120.01
Section 45-27-120.01 Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this article shall, for the purpose of this article, have meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except when the context otherwise requires: (1) APPOINTING AUTHORITY. All persons having the authority to hire employees for their department. (2) CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE. An individual who is assigned to an ongoing position, full- or part-time, authorized by the county commission, and whose salary is paid with funds allocated by the county commission, regardless of the source of those funds, and who must initially complete a probationary period. (3) COUNTY. Escambia County, Alabama. (4) COUNTY COMMISSION. The governing body of Escambia County or any succeeding governing system that may be established. (5) DEPARTMENT. Personnel department. (6) EMPLOYEE. Any individual who works for the county in a temporary, part-time, classified, or unclassified position whose salary is paid with funds allocated by...
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45-29-71.10
Section 45-29-71.10 County supervisor. (a) The county commission may, by designating one of its employees or, in its discretion, employ as new personnel, a county supervisor. The county supervisor shall serve at the pleasure of the county commission and his or her compensation shall be fixed by the county commission. It shall be the duty of the county supervisor of Fayette County to do all of the following: (1) To supervise and direct all personnel as are necessary to properly maintain and construct the public roads, highways, bridges, and county shop of Fayette County, and he or she shall have authority to prescribe their duties subject to the policies which are in effect or established by the county commission. (2) To maintain the necessary accounting funds and records to reflect the cost of the county highway system. (3) To build or construct new roads, or change old roads. (4) To make recommendations for a yearly work plan and present budget information for the new year. (5) To...
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