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36-25A-9
Section 36-25A-9 Enforcement; hearings; penalties and remedies. (a) This chapter is
designed and intended to hold members of governmental bodies, and the bodies themselves, accountable
to the public for violations of this chapter. Therefore, enforcement of this chapter, except
a violation of Section 26-25A-3(a)(1), may be sought by civil action brought in the
county where the governmental body's primary office is located by any media organization,
any Alabama citizen impacted by the alleged violation to an extent which is greater than the
impact on the pubic at large, the Attorney General, or the district attorney for the circuit
in which the governmental body is located; provided, however, that no member of a governmental
body may serve as a plaintiff in an action brought against another member of the same governmental
body for an alleged violation of this chapter. The complaint shall be verified, shall state
specifically the applicable ground or grounds for the complaint as set out...
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36-25A-7
Section 36-25A-7 Executive sessions. (a) Executive sessions are not required by this
chapter, but may be held by a governmental body only for the following purposes: (1) To discuss
the general reputation and character, physical condition, professional competence, or mental
health of individuals, or, subject to the limitations set out herein, to discuss the job performance
of certain public employees. However, except as provided elsewhere in this section,
discussions of the job performance of specific public officials or specific public employees
may not be discussed in executive session if the person is an elected or appointed public
official, an appointed member of a state or local board or commission, or a public employee
who is one of the classification of public employees required to file a statement of economic
interests with the Alabama Ethics Commission pursuant to Section 36-25-14. Except as
provided elsewhere in this section, the salary, compensation, and job benefits of...
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36-25-1
Section 36-25-1 Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter, the following words and
terms shall have the following meanings: (1) BUSINESS. Any corporation, partnership, proprietorship,
firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, or any other
legal entity. (2) BUSINESS WITH WHICH THE PERSON IS ASSOCIATED. Any business of which the
person or a member of his or her family is an officer, owner, partner, board of director member,
employee, or holder of more than five percent of the fair market value of the business. (3)
CANDIDATE. This term as used in this chapter shall have the same meaning ascribed to it in
Section 17-5-2. (4) COMMISSION. The State Ethics Commission. (5) COMPLAINT. Written
allegation or allegations that a violation of this chapter has occurred. (6) COMPLAINANT.
A person who alleges a violation or violations of this chapter by filing a complaint against
a respondent. (7) CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. A complaint filed pursuant to this...
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36-25A-2
Section 36-25A-2 Definitions. As used in and for determining the applicability of this
chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings solely for the purposes of
this chapter: (1) DELIBERATION. An exchange of information or ideas among a quorum of members
of a subcommittee, committee, or full governmental body intended to arrive at or influence
a decision as to how any members of the subcommittee, committee, or full governmental body
should vote on a specific matter that, at the time of the exchange, the participating members
expect to come before the subcommittee, committee, or full body immediately following the
discussion or at a later time. (2) EXECUTIVE SESSION. That portion of a meeting of a subcommittee,
committee, or full governmental body from which the public is excluded for one or more of
the reasons prescribed in Section 36-25A-7(a). (3) GENERAL REPUTATION AND CHARACTER.
Characteristics or actions of a person directly involving good or bad ethical conduct,...
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36-25A-5.1
Section 36-25A-5.1 Participation by electronic communications. (a) Except as provided
in subsection (d), members of a governmental body as defined in Section 36-25A-2, that
is comprised of members from two or more counties, may participate in a meeting of that governmental
body by means of telephone conference, video conference, or other similar communications equipment
which allows all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time.
Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting for all purposes,
except for the establishment of a quorum. (b) Every meeting shall have one physical location
available for persons wishing to be physically present, at which any interested member of
the public shall be able to hear all persons who are participating remotely, and that location
shall be published in a manner consistent with this chapter. (c) Utilization of electronic
communication shall be done in a manner that complies with this...
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34-14A-8
Section 34-14A-8 Revocation, etc., of license; consumer complaint; hearing; appeal;
reissuance; fines. (a) The board may levy and collect administrative fines not to exceed five
thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation or revoke or suspend the license of any licensee
who, in the opinion of the board, has committed fraud or deceit in obtaining a license required
by this chapter, who has been guilty of gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the
practice of residential home building, who has engaged in the business of residential home
building outside the scope of the license, or who has violated this chapter or a board rule.
Should the board establish or adopt, or both, standards of practice for residential home builders
within the state, as provided in Section 34-14A-12, the board may suspend the license
of any licensee who, in the opinion of the board, has committed a violation of the standards
of practice and may impose any other disciplinary sanctions authorized...
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22-22A-5
Section 22-22A-5 Powers and functions of department; representation of department by
Attorney General in legal actions. In addition to any other powers and functions which may
be conferred upon it by law, the department is authorized beginning October 1, 1982 to: (1)
Administer appropriate portions of Sections 9-7-10 through 9-7-20, which relate to permitting,
regulatory and enforcement functions; administer and enforce the provisions and execute the
functions of Chapter 28 of this title; Chapter 22 of this title; Article 2 of Chapter 23 of
this title; Chapter 30 of this title; appropriate portions of Article 1 of Chapter 27 of this
title; Sections 22-24-1 through 22-24-11; Sections 22-25-1 through 22-25-15; and Sections
22-36-1 through 22-36-10. (2) Acting through the Environmental Management Commission, promulgate
rules, regulations, and standards in order to carry out the provisions and intent of this
chapter; provided, however, that prior to the promulgation of any state primary or...
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34-11-11.2
Section 34-11-11.2 Complaints; investigation; hearing; sanctions. (a) Any person or
entity, including the board or its staff, may file a complaint alleging a violation of this
chapter against any individual licensee, certified intern, or firm holding a certificate of
authorization or against an unlicensed individual or firm. The complaint shall be in writing,
shall be signed by the complainant, shall state specifically the facts on which the complaint
is based, and shall be filed with the executive director of the board. (b) The board may designate
one or more individuals to investigate and report to it on any matter related to its lawful
duties and may employ legal counsel as the board may deem necessary or desirable. An investigation
may be made upon receipt of a complaint. The board may resolve violations by agreement between
the board and the respondent with or without the filing of formal charges. (c) All complaints
shall be reviewed by an investigative committee designated by the...
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34-8A-16
Section 34-8A-16 Disciplinary actions; discovery. (a) The board by a majority of the
board members present and voting is authorized to withhold, deny, revoke, or suspend, any
license or certificate issued or applied for in accordance with this chapter or otherwise
discipline a licensed professional counselor or associate licensed counselor upon proof by
proper hearing that the applicant, licensed professional counselor, or associate licensed
counselor: (1) Has been convicted, within or without the jurisdiction of this state, of a
felony, or any offense involving moral turpitude, the record of conviction being conclusive
evidence thereof. (2) Has violated the current code of ethics adopted by the board. (3) Is
using any narcotic or any alcoholic beverage to an extent or in a manner dangerous to any
other person or the public, or to an extent that it impairs his or her ability to perform
the work of a licensed professional counselor or associate licensed counselor with safety
to the...
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36-25A-3
Section 36-25A-3 Notice requirements. (a) Unless otherwise specified by law and as provided
herein, any governmental body subject to this chapter, except for an advisory board, advisory
commission, advisory committee, task force, or other advisory body created solely to make
recommendations on public policy issues and composed of persons who do not receive compensation
for their service as members of the board, commission, committee, task force, or body from
public funds, shall post notice of all meetings, as defined in Section 36-25A-2(6)a.1.,
at least seven calendar days prior to the meeting as follows: (1) The Alabama Legislature
is solely governed by the Alabama Constitution which establishes that the doors of each house
of the Alabama Legislature shall be open to the public unless a vote is taken that secrecy
is required under the circumstances. The respective houses of the Alabama Legislature shall
develop rules consistent with the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, providing for...
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