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AL Code § 41-9-410 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 14 - Continuing Women's Commission.|Section 41-9-410 - Creation; Composition; Report; Compensation and Expenses.

Section 41-9-410Creation; composition; report; compensation and expenses. (a) There is hereby created and established a continuing Women's Commission, hereinafter referred to as the commission, which shall be composed of three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, two members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tem of the Senate, and the following members appointed by the Governor: One member shall be appointed from each congressional district and three members shall be appointed from the state-at-large. The additional at-large membership created by Act 2016-247 shall be appointed by the Governor in 2016, for a term of two years. Successors to this position shall serve a term of five years. No existing member's term of office may be shortened due to the creation of the additional at-large membership. At least seven of the members appointed by the Governor shall be women. The original five members representing the Legislature shall be appointed for terms of two years, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of two years. Of those members initially appointed by the Governor, five members shall be appointed for terms of five years, and five members shall be appointed for terms of three years, and the successors to such appointees shall serve for terms of five years. (b) Members shall be selected on the basis of their interests and knowledge in, and their ability to make contributions to, the solutions of problems related to the status of women. (c) The commission shall report to the Governor and the Legislature. (d) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment in the same manner provided for the appointment of the initial members. Any appointment to replace a member whose position becomes vacant prior to the expiration of the term shall be filled only for the remainder of the term. (e) Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members of the commission, in accordance with state law. (Acts 1971, No. 1937, p. 3127, §1; Act 2010-509, p. 839, §1; Act 2016-247, §1.)
AL Code § 41-9-411 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 14 - Continuing Women's Commission.|Section 41-9-411 - Officers; Procedures and Rules; Committees and Task Forces.

Section 41-9-411Officers; procedures and rules; committees and task forces. The commission shall hold an organizational session at which time the commission shall select a chairman and such other officers from its membership as it deems necessary. The commission shall at its organizational session adopt such procedures and rules that will enable the implementation of the purposes of the commission. It shall have the responsibility of appointing such committees and task forces as they deem necessary. (Acts 1971, No. 1937, p. 3127, §2; Act 2010-509, p. 839, §1.)
AL Code § 41-9-412 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 14 - Continuing Women's Commission.|Section 41-9-412 - Meetings.

Section 41-9-412Meetings. The commission shall meet at least three times a year. (Acts 1971, No. 1937, p. 3127, §4.)
AL Code § 41-9-413 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 14 - Continuing Women's Commission.|Section 41-9-413 - Purpose; Functions.

Section 41-9-413Purpose; functions. The purpose of the commission is to improve and advance the lives of women in the State of Alabama. The commission may study, make recommendations, educate, and promote constructive action on issues related to women which shall include, but not be limited to, economic development, education, employment, health, legal rights, political participation, and the quality of individual and family life. The areas of responsibility may include any or all of the following: (1) To create public awareness and understanding of the responsibilities, needs, potentials, and contributions of women and their roles in the changing society. (2) To research, assemble, analyze, and disseminate pertinent data and educational materials relating to activities and programs which will assist in meeting the needs of women. (3) To institute, conduct, or support, or any combination thereof, educational and other programs, meetings, conferences, hearings, forums, and discussion groups to address matters of concern to the women of the state. (4) To advise and make recommendations to the Governor and to the Legislature on issues, policies, and programs relating to women. (5) To evaluate and monitor legislation pending in the Legislature on issues relating to women and make recommendations concerning such legislation to the Governor and the Legislature. (6) To maintain contact and collaborate with the appropriate federal, state, local, and international agencies concerned with the status of women. (7) To perform such other functions and duties as imposed upon it by law or as assigned to it by the Governor or the Legislature, or both. (Acts 1971, No. 1937, p. 3127, §3; Act 2010-509, p. 839, §1.)
AL Code § 41-9-414 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 14 - Continuing Women's Commission.|Section 41-9-414 - Annual Report to Governor and Legislature.

Section 41-9-414Annual report to Governor and Legislature. The commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature of its activities and findings and any suggested legislation which would aid in accomplishing its objectives. (Acts 1971, No. 1937, p. 3127, §5.)
AL Code § 41-9-415 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 14 - Continuing Women's Commission.|Section 41-9-415 - Executive Director; Personnel; Employee Benefits.

Section 41-9-415Executive director; personnel; employee benefits. (a) The commission may employ an executive director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and who shall be responsible directly to the commission. The commission shall determine the compensation of the executive director, which shall be paid from the funds of the commission. The commission shall designate the duties and responsibilities of the executive director. (b) The commission may employ administrative employees, consultants, research assistants, and other supervisory and professional personnel as may be necessary or advisable for carrying out, in the most efficient and beneficial manner, the purposes and provisions of this article. The commission may offer to its employees any benefits offered to employees of the State of Alabama, including retirement, medical and dental care, and workers' compensation plans. (Act 2010-509, p. 839, §2.)
AL Code § 41-9-416 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 14 - Continuing Women's Commission.|Section 41-9-416 - Administration of Funds; Records; Office Space and Equipment.

Section 41-9-416Administration of funds; records; office space and equipment. (a) The commission shall administer funds allocated for its work and be authorized to accept, disburse, and allocate any funds that may become available from other governmental and private sources, provided that all such funds shall be disbursed or allocated in compliance with any specific designation stated by the donor. In the absence of such specific designation, the funds shall be disbursed or allocated to projects related to any of the purposes of the commission. (b) The commission may impose user fees on participants in its programs, services, or activities. Fees shall not exceed the reasonable cost of administering the programs, services, or activities. The commission or the executive director may waive the user fee if the waiver would promote the purpose of the commission or if the participant is unable to pay the user fee. (c) All user fees collected, sponsorships, direct appropriations, and other funds received shall be deposited into a special fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Women's Commission Fund. The commission may make deposits and expenditures from such special fund to administer and implement the purposes of this article, including, but not limited to, expenditures for expenses, meals and receptions, awards, and promotional items. All revenue remaining in the special fund at the end of the fiscal year shall carry over to the next fiscal year and shall not revert to the State General Fund or any other fund. Such funds shall be appropriated, budgeted, and allotted in accordance with Sections 41-4-80 to 41-4-96, inclusive, and 41-19-1 to 41-19-12, inclusive, and only in amounts stipulated in general appropriations bills and other appropriations bills. (d) All contributions and gifts of money and property made to the commission shall be exempt from all taxation in the state. All real and personal property, money, income, resources, and activities of the commission shall be exempt from all taxation in the state. (e) The commission may award research grants in accordance with state law and subject to budget appropriations. (f) The commission shall maintain accurate records and books of account covering revenue and expenditures, which shall be subject to audit by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. (g) The commission shall be provided with office space and necessary office equipment. (Act 2010-509, p. 839, §2.)
AL Code § 41-9-431 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 15 - Space Science Exhibit Commission.|Section 41-9-431 - Composition; Qualifications, Appointment, Terms of Office and Removal of Members; Vacancies; Chairman; Compensation and Expenses of Members; Meetings Generally; Quorum; Executive Committee.

Section 41-9-431Composition; qualifications, appointment, terms of office and removal of members; vacancies; chairman; compensation and expenses of members; meetings generally; quorum; executive committee. The commission created by Section 41-9-430 shall consist of 18 members, to be appointed by the Governor, who shall be bona fide residents and qualified voters of this state, at least three of whom shall be residents of Madison County. The remaining members of the commission shall be appointed from throughout the state in such manner as to provide general statewide representation on the commission, but all members shall be qualified persons of unquestioned loyalty to this country who are knowledgeable and interested in national defense and space exploration and in the promotion of interest in such fields. Nine of the original members shall be appointed for terms of four years, and nine members shall be appointed for terms of eight years. Thereafter, all members shall serve for terms of eight years. All members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified, but any member may be removed by the Governor for just cause. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments are made. The first chairman of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor from among the original appointees. Thereafter, each succeeding chairman shall be selected by the other members of the commission. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation. Members and employees of the commission shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred on behalf of the commission in the development, operation, promotion and expansion of its programs and activities. The commission shall hold at least one annual meeting at the site of the exhibit, and one half of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business which may properly come before the commission at any such meeting. The commission shall be authorized to provide for an executive committee of not fewer than five of its members to whom it may delegate such powers and authority as the commission may deem to be advisable. (Acts 1965, No. 863, p. 1605, §2; Acts 1985, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 85-987, p. 333, §1.)
AL Code § 41-9-434 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 15 - Space Science Exhibit Commission.|Section 41-9-434 - Pledge of Revenues and Income of Commission for Security and Payment of General Obligation Bonds.

Section 41-9-434Pledge of revenues and income of commission for security and payment of general obligation bonds. Any general obligation bonds shall also be payable from and secured by a pledge of the revenues and income of the commission remaining after the payment of the reasonable and necessary expenses of operating and maintaining the facilities to be constructed by the commission. (Acts 1965, No. 863, p. 1605, §6a.)
AL Code § 41-9-435 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 15 - Space Science Exhibit Commission.|Section 41-9-435 - Liability Upon Revenue Bonds Issued by Commission.

Section 41-9-435Liability upon revenue bonds issued by commission. All revenue bonds issued by the commission shall be solely and exclusively the obligations of the commission and shall not create an obligation or debt of the state or of any county or of any municipality within the state. All revenue bonds issued by the commission for the purpose of providing lodging facilities shall be payable solely out of the revenues and receipts derived from the operation, leasing or sale by the commission of such lodging facilities as may be designated in the proceedings of the commission under which the bonds shall be authorized to be issued. The principal of and interest on any such revenue bonds shall be secured by a pledge of the revenues and receipts out of which the same may be payable and may be secured by a mortgage and deed of trust or trust indenture conveying as security for such revenue bonds all or any part of the property of the commission from which the revenues or receipts so pledged may be derived. (Acts 1965, No. 863, p. 1605, §6; Acts 1983, No. 83-567, p. 868, §3.)
AL Code § 41-9-436 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 15 - Space Science Exhibit Commission.|Section 41-9-436 - Promotion and Advertising of Exhibits and Facilities by Commission; Purchase and Acquisition of Tangible Personal Property; Operation or Leasing of Concessions in or on Grounds and Facilities of Commission.

Section 41-9-436Promotion and advertising of exhibits and facilities by commission; purchase and acquisition of tangible personal property; operation or leasing of concessions in or on grounds and facilities of commission. In view of the unique character and complexity of the duties and responsibilities imposed on the commission by this article, it is hereby specifically provided that the commission shall have, in addition to the power and authority enumerated in Section 41-9-432, the right, power and authority to: (1) Develop and institute a program of promotion and advertising of the exhibits and facilities provided for by this article, said program of promotion and advertising to be conducted by the commission both within and without the state in such manner and to such extent as may be deemed economically advisable and appropriate by the commission; (2) Purchase and acquire items of tangible personal property on a competitive bid basis in the manner prescribed by law for the purchase of such items by state trade schools, state junior colleges and state colleges and universities under the supervision and control of the State Board of Education, the city and county boards of education, the district boards of education of independent school districts, the county commissions and the governing bodies of the municipalities of the state and the governing boards of instrumentalities of counties and municipalities under Sections 41-16-50, 41-16-51 and 41-16-53 through 41-16-63; and (3) Operate itself or, in its discretion enter into lease agreement with a person or agency of its choosing to operate, all concessions located in or on the grounds and facilities operated by the commission, any such lease agreement to be so designated as to provide maximum services and convenience to the patrons of the exhibit center and to provide reasonable revenue return to the commission. (Acts 1965, No. 863, p. 1605, §8; Acts 1969, No. 280, p. 611, §2.)
AL Code § 41-9-437 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 15 - Space Science Exhibit Commission.|Section 41-9-437 - Maintenance and Audit of Records and Books of Account.

Section 41-9-437Maintenance and audit of records and books of account. It shall be the duty of the commission to maintain at all times accurate records and books of account covering revenues and expenditures which shall be subject to the audit of the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. (Acts 1965, No. 863, p. 1605, §7.)
AL Code § 41-9-438 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 15 - Space Science Exhibit Commission.|Section 41-9-438 - Exemption From Taxation of Commission and Properties, Income, etc., Thereof.

Section 41-9-438Exemption from taxation of commission and properties, income, etc., thereof. The commission, its property and income and all bonds issued by the commission, the income from such bonds or from the investment of such income and all conveyances, leases, mortgages and deeds of trust by or to the commission shall be exempt from all taxation in the State of Alabama. (Acts 1965, No. 863, p. 1605, §5.)
AL Code § 41-9-439 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 15 - Space Science Exhibit Commission.|Section 41-9-439 - Construction of Article.

Section 41-9-439Construction of article. The provisions of this article shall be construed liberally, it being the purpose to provide in this state appropriate housing facilities for displaying to the general public exhibits of the Department of the Army and of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and for providing for the management and control of that portion of the display furnished and supplied by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration by such means as may be feasible and agreed upon. (Acts 1965, No. 863, p. 1605, §8; Acts 1969, No. 280, p. 611, §2.)
AL Code § 41-9-450 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 16 - Sports Hall of Fame Board.|Section 41-9-450 - Creation; Composition; Appointment and Terms of Office of Members; Officers; Compensation and Expenses of Members; Meetings Generally; Quorum.

Section 41-9-450Creation; composition; appointment and terms of office of members; officers; compensation and expenses of members; meetings generally; quorum. There shall be created and established as provided in this article a board to be designated and known as the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Board. The board shall be composed of 14 members, eleven of whom shall be appointed by the Governor of Alabama for terms of six years each. Of the first members appointed, two shall serve for two years, and three shall serve for four years as the Governor may direct. One board member shall be appointed for each congressional district in the state. One member of the board shall be the Chair or President of the Jefferson County Civic Center Board by virtue of the office. One board member shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor from the state-at-large, and one board member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from the state-at-large, for terms of six years. The remaining member shall be appointed by the Governor of Alabama from the state-at-large for a term of six years. The members of the board shall select a chair and vice-chair from among their own number. Members of the board shall not be compensated for their services, but each member shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in attending board meetings. The board shall meet quarterly and at such other times as its rules and bylaws may prescribe. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business. (Acts 1967, No. 225, p. 594, §1; Acts 1980, No. 80-447, p. 694; Acts 1993, No. 93-258, p. 386, §1.)
AL Code § 41-9-451 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 16 - Sports Hall of Fame Board.|Section 41-9-451 - Quarters, etc.; Executive Secretary or Director; Staff; Display of Busts, Exhibits, etc., in Jefferson County Civic Center.

Section 41-9-451Quarters, etc.; executive secretary or director; staff; display of busts, exhibits, etc., in Jefferson County Civic Center. The board shall be domiciled at the Jefferson County Civic Center, where it shall maintain such halls, rooms or quarters as may be considered suitable and appropriate for conducting its affairs. The board may appoint an executive secretary or director and such staff as may be necessary for performance of its duties and functions. The Director of the Jefferson County Civic Center shall cause to be set apart at the center a section thereof to be used by the board for display of busts, statues, plaques, books, papers, pictures and other exhibits relating to sports, athletics and athletes. (Acts 1967, No. 225, p. 594, §2.)
AL Code § 41-9-452 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 16 - Sports Hall of Fame Board.|Section 41-9-452 - Purpose of Board; Adoption of Rules, Regulations and Bylaws; Conduct of Annual Function to Honor Sports Dignitaries; Conduct of Surveys and Polls; Appointment of Committees and Representatives.

Section 41-9-452Purpose of board; adoption of rules, regulations and bylaws; conduct of annual function to honor sports dignitaries; conduct of surveys and polls; appointment of committees and representatives. It shall be the function and main purpose of the board to honor those, living or dead, who by achievement or service have made outstanding and lasting contributions to sports in Alabama or elsewhere. The board may adopt such rules, regulations and bylaws as may be needed to carry out its functions. The board may honor Alabama sports dignitaries at an annual function and may pay the actual expenses of celebrities and/or guest speakers who are invited to participate in the ceremonies. It may also conduct surveys and polls and may appoint such committees and representatives as it may determine necessary or desirable. (Acts 1967, No. 225, p. 594, §3; Acts 1978, No. 667, p. 961.)
AL Code § 41-9-453 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 16 - Sports Hall of Fame Board.|Section 41-9-453 - Solicitation and Acceptance of Donations, Contributions, etc.; Exemption From Taxation of Property, Income, etc., of Board and Gifts Thereto.

Section 41-9-453Solicitation and acceptance of donations, contributions, etc.; exemption from taxation of property, income, etc., of board and gifts thereto. The board may solicit and accept donations, contributions and gifts of money and property, and all gifts made to the board shall be exempt from all taxation in Alabama. All property, money, income, resources and activities of the board shall likewise be exempt from taxation. (Acts 1967, No. 225, p. 594, §4.)
AL Code § 41-9-454 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 9 - Boards and Commissions.|Article 16 - Sports Hall of Fame Board.|Section 41-9-454 - Expenditure of Appropriations and Other Funds.

Section 41-9-454Expenditure of appropriations and other funds. The board may spend all legislative appropriations made for the use of the board and may expend funds donated or contributed for its support. (Acts 1967, No. 225, p. 594, §5.)