41-23-140
Section 41-23-140 Definitions; commission created; composition; staff; duties; annual report. (a) For the purposes of this article, the term trail means any form of paved or unpaved trail including freshwater and saltwater paddling trails. The term trail user community includes, but is not limited to, the following: Paved and unpaved trail users, hikers, bicyclists, users of off-highway vehicles, paddlers, equestrians, disabled outdoor recreational users, and commercial recreational interests. (b) There is created within the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, the Alabama Trails Commission which shall advance development, interconnection, and use of trails in this state and as further provided in this article. The commission shall be composed of the following members: (1) Two members recognized for expertise in trail development, management, or use, appointed by the Governor and representing the trail user community. (2) One member recognized for expertise in trail...
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16-23-16.1
Section 16-23-16.1 Creation of Professional Teachers Standards Commission; designation or development of entry-level pre-certification examination for teacher candidates. (a) The Legislature finds that Alabama is alone among the southern states in not testing teacher candidates before allowing them in the classroom, and acknowledges that the need exists to establish, maintain, and enforce minimum professional standards for teacher candidates in the State of Alabama. In response to such need, there is hereby created a Professional Teachers Standards Commission (the commission) for the State of Alabama. The commission shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Governor in the following manner: The Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers Association, Alabama School Board Association, Alabama Council for School Administration and Supervision, Alabama Education Association, and the Alabama Association of Colleges for Teacher Education shall each designate a representative that together...
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22-28-10
Section 22-28-10 Powers of commission generally; advisory committees. In addition to other powers conferred on it by law, the commission shall have power to: (1) Hold hearings relating to any aspect of or matter in the administration of this chapter and, in connection therewith, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence through subpoena, as provided in this chapter; (2) Issue such orders as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and enforce the same by all appropriate administrative and judicial proceedings; (3) Require access to records relating to emissions which cause or contribute to air contamination; (4) Secure necessary scientific, technical, administrative and operational services, including laboratory facilities, by contract or otherwise; (5) Prepare and develop a comprehensive plan or plans for the prevention, abatement and control of air pollution in this state; (6) Encourage voluntary cooperation by persons and affected groups to...
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45-26-130
Section 45-26-130 Appointment and employment; duties; compensation; equipment and facilities. (a) This section shall apply only in Elmore County. (b) The Elmore County Commission shall appoint and employ a county engineer or chief engineer, who shall be a thoroughly qualified and competent professional engineer. The county engineer or chief engineer shall possess all of the qualifications as specified for county engineers or chief engineers under the general laws of the State of Alabama. The county engineer or chief engineer shall be responsible for the maintenance and construction of the public roads, bridges, and ferries in the county and shall perform other duties related to his or her appointment as may be assigned by the county commission. The county engineer or chief engineer shall serve at the pleasure of the county commission. (c) It shall be the duty of the county engineer or chief engineer to carry out the following as determined by the county commission: (1) Employ,...
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11-32-7
Section 11-32-7 Powers of authority. (a) The authority shall exercise powers and duties necessary to the discharge of its powers and duties in corporate form as follows: (1) Have succession by its corporate name in perpetuity subject to Section 11-32-20. (2) Sue and be sued in its own name in civil suits and actions and defend suits against it. (3) Adopt and make use of a corporate seal and alter the same at its pleasure. (4) Adopt and alter bylaws for the regulation and conduct of its affairs and business. (5) Acquire, receive, take, by purchase, gift, lease, devise, or otherwise, and hold property of every description, real, personal, or mixed, whether located in one or more counties or municipalities and whether located within or outside the authorizing county. (6) Make, enter into, and execute contracts, agreements, leases, and other instruments and take other actions as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish any purpose for which the authority was organized, or exercise any...
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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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22-22-9
Section 22-22-9 Powers and duties; enforcement of orders; permits; civil penalties for violations. (a) It shall be the duty of the commission to control pollution in the waters of the state, and it shall specifically have the following powers: (1) To study and investigate all problems concerned with the improvement and conservation of the waters of the state; (2) To conduct, independently and in cooperation with others, studies, investigation and research and to prepare, or in cooperation with others prepare, a program or programs, any or all of which shall pertain to the purity and conservation of the waters of the state or to the treatment and disposal of pollutants or other wastes, which studies, investigations, research and program or programs shall be intended to result in the reduction of pollution of the waters of the state according to the conditions and particular circumstances existing in the various communities throughout the state; and (3) To propose remedial measures...
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22-22A-6
Section 22-22A-6 Environmental Management Commission; powers and duties; composition; meetings; compensation; expenses; ethical requirements. (a) There is hereby created a seven member Environmental Management Commission of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management which shall have the following duties: (1) To select a director for the Department of Environmental Management and to advise the director on environmental matters which are within the department's scope of authority; (2) To establish, adopt, promulgate, modify, repeal, and suspend any rules, regulations, or environmental standards for the department which may be applicable to the state as a whole or any of its geographical parts; (3) To develop environmental policy for the state; and (4) To hear and determine appeals of administrative actions. (b) The Environmental Management Commission shall be composed of seven members who are citizens of the State of Alabama. Initial members of the commission shall be appointed...
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22-30E-4
Section 22-30E-4 Authority of the department to establish rules and regulations. (a) The department, acting through the commission, may adopt, promulgate, modify, amend, and repeal rules and regulations to implement and enforce this chapter as necessary to provide for the voluntary assessment, cleanup, reuse, and redevelopment of qualifying properties. All rules and regulations established pursuant to this chapter shall comply with applicable provisions of the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, Section 41-22-11. (b) The department's rules and regulations shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Rules and regulations establishing cleanup standards. (2) Rules and regulations governing procedures for placement of properties on and removal of properties from the Voluntary Cleanup Properties Inventory required under the provisions of Section 22-30E-11. (3) Rules and regulations governing procedures for the filing in the deed records of the probate courts of appropriate notice upon...
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41-4-412
Section 41-4-412 Alabama Construction Industry Craft Training Program; Craft Training Board. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to establish and provide for a coordinated effort between the construction industry and institutions of higher education and other entities, including, but not limited to, union training programs, to enhance the availability and quality of programs which promote construction industry craft training and education, and thereby enhance the availability and competence of the work force for supporting the industry. (b) In order to provide for efficient, competent, and resourceful construction industry craft training programs that will deliver the knowledge and skills necessary for persons to learn and meet the skill requirements for a craft and career in the construction industry trades and thereby enhance the development of a quality labor pool to support the construction industry of this state, there is established within the Division of Construction...
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