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AL Code § 45-8-120.15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 12 - Employees.|Section 45-8-120.15 - Written Appeal of Board Action; Hearing.

Section 45-8-120.15Written appeal of board action; hearing. A regular status classified service employee shall have 30 calendar days from his or her receipt of written notification of any disciplinary action taken against him or her that involves a dismissal, demotion, or suspension without pay in which he or she may file a written appeal of the action with the board. If the employee chooses to file an appeal with the board, the action against the employee shall not become final until the board holds a hearing on the employee's appeal. Within a reasonable time after receipt of the employee's appeal, the board shall schedule and hold a public hearing de novo on the charges against the employee and render a decision. The hearing shall be held in accordance with this article and guidelines as established by the board. Both the employee and the appointing authority, or their designated representatives, shall be afforded an opportunity to present information concerning the action. The board may in its decision uphold the action by the appointing authority, modify the action, set aside the action, or impose some other action as it determines is warranted by the facts involved. In all hearings, the decision of the board shall be reduced to writing and entered in the record of the case. Pending completion of the board's hearing and rendering of its decision, the board may, upon written request of the appointing authority, approve the employee's suspension without pay by the appointing authority. (Act 96-479, p. 595, §16.)
AL Code § 45-8-120.16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 12 - Employees.|Section 45-8-120.16 - Open Meetings and Hearings of Board.

Section 45-8-120.16Open meetings and hearings of board. All meetings and hearings of the board shall be open to the public. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when the good name and character of an individual is to be discussed by the board at one of its meetings, or a written waiver of public hearing signed by the affected employee, the appointing authority, or the citizen complainant, as the case may be, is filed with the board, the board may, by majority vote of its members, close a meeting or hearing and exclude the public. No other matter may be discussed by the board, if a meeting or hearing has been so closed. In any proceeding before the board, the county commission and appointing authorities, or their designated representatives, and any other interested individual may appear and present information in their interests. The board and its specially authorized representatives shall have the power to administer oaths, take depositions, certify official acts, and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers necessary as evidence in connection with any hearing, investigation, or other proceeding within the purview of this act. The sheriff or other law enforcement officer of the county shall serve all processes of the board and shall attend and preserve order at the board's public hearings or other proceedings, when requested by the board. In case a person refuses to obey a duly authorized subpoena of the board, the board, or its representative, may invoke the aid of any circuit court in order that the testimony or evidence is produced. Upon proper showing, such court shall issue a subpoena or order requiring the person to appear before the board or its representatives and produce all evidence relating to the matter in issue. Any person who fails to obey the subpoena or order may be punished by the court as for contempt. The fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as fees for witnesses in the circuit courts of this state and shall be paid by the county commission from the general fund of the county. All testimony given in all hearings before the board shall be recorded and transcribed. In all cases, the decision of the board shall be reduced to writing and entered in the record of the case. (Act 96-479, p. 595, §16.)
AL Code § 45-8-120.17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 12 - Employees.|Section 45-8-120.17 - Petition for Review of Board Action.

Section 45-8-120.17Petition for review of board action. Any party, including the county commission and county appointing authorities, aggrieved by a final action of the board, shall be entitled to a review of the action by filing a petition in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County within 30 days after the action is taken. Upon the filing of any petition, notice shall also be served upon the chairperson of the board by the petitioner. The petitioner shall be heard by the court at the earliest practical date. Review by the court shall be without a jury and confined to the record of the board action. The record shall include transcripts or other documentation used by the board in arriving at its action. The court may, upon the terms and conditions as it shall deem proper, at any time before the hearing of the petition, permit the board to gather additional information and modify its final decision. The court, upon a hearing of the petition, may affirm or reverse and render or remand the matter to the board for further proceedings consistent with the judgment of the court. The court shall affirm the decision of the board unless it finds that the substantial rights of the petitioner have been prejudiced because the final action was: (1) Unsupported by substantial evidence in the facts submitted; (2) in excess of the authority conferred by this act on the board; (3) violative of constitutional provisions; (4) arbitrary or capricious; or (5) affected otherwise by substantial error or injustice. An appeal may be taken from any final judgment of such court to the Court of Appeals of Alabama or the Supreme Court of Alabama as now provided by law. (Act 96-479, p. 595, §18.)
AL Code § 45-8-120.18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 12 - Employees.|Section 45-8-120.18 - Pending Proceedings.

Section 45-8-120.18Pending proceedings. All proceedings pending before the board in accordance with prior legislative and board requirements in effect on May 16, 1996, shall be completed in accordance with this article and the board's implementing rules and regulations. (Act 96-479, p. 595, §19.)
AL Code § 45-8-120.19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 12 - Employees.|Section 45-8-120.19 - Employment Discrimination.

Section 45-8-120.19Employment discrimination. No individual shall be appointed or promoted to, or dismissed from, any position, or in any way favored or discriminated against with respect to employment because of his or her political or religious opinions or affiliations. No employee shall engage in any political activity during the hours of his or her employment. There shall be no restriction placed on the political activities of an employee other than during his or her actual hours of employment. An off-duty employee shall enjoy all the rights and privileges regarding political activity of any private citizen. Neither an appointing authority nor any employee in his or her department shall in any way undertake, or threaten to degrade, discharge, or demote, or in any manner change the official position or pay of any employee, officer, or official for giving or withholding, or neglecting to make any contribution of money or any valuable thing for any party or for any political purpose whatsoever. (Act 96-479, p. 595, §20.)
AL Code § 45-8-120.20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 12 - Employees.|Section 45-8-120.20 - Violations; Penalties.

Section 45-8-120.20Violations; penalties. Any person who willfully or through culpable negligence violates any provision of this article shall be subject to a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) but not more than five hundred dollars ($500). In addition, any person who is in the service of the county and is covered by this article shall also be dismissed from the service of the county and shall not be eligible for reappointment to a position covered by the article for two years. (Act 96-479, p. 595, §21.)
AL Code § 45-8-120.21 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 12 - Employees.|Section 45-8-120.21 - Prospective Nature of Article.

Section 45-8-120.21Prospective nature of article. The provisions of this article shall be prospective in nature. The board shall by November 16, 1996, draw and have printed such rules, regulations, and plans as it determines necessary to implement the intent thereof. (Act 96-479, p. 595, §22.)
AL Code § 45-8-150 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-8-150 - Definitions.

Section 45-8-150Definitions. For purposes of this article the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) BINGO. The game commonly known as bingo, which is a game of chance played with cards printed with five rows of five squares each. Participants place markers over randomly called numbers on the cards in an attempt to form a preselected pattern such as a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line, or all four corners. The first participant to form the preselected pattern wins the game. The term "bingo" means any game of bingo of the type described above in which wagers are placed, winners are determined, and prizes or other property is distributed in the presence of all persons placing wagers in that game. The term "bingo" does not refer to any game of chance other than the type of game described in this subdivision. (2) BINGO SESSION. A consecutive period of time not to exceed 10 consecutive hours during which bingo is played in a given day. (3) CALHOUN COUNTY BINGO REGULATORY COMMISSION. A regulatory body created by this article to regulate the conducting of bingo games pursuant to Amendment No. 508 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, and this article. (4) EQUIVALENT VALUE. The fair market value of a gift on the date the gift is awarded as a prize in a bingo game. (5) LOCATION. A single building, hall, enclosure, or outdoor area used for the purpose of playing bingo pursuant to a permit or license issued under this article. (6) PERMIT HOLDER. A qualified nonprofit organization which has a permit or license pursuant to this article. (7) PERSON. Any human being, corporation, association, or other legal entity. (8) QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. A bona fide religious, educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal, or veterans' organization which qualifies as an exempt organization under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates without profit to its members and, except for special permit holders issued a permit pursuant to Section 45-8-150.04 which has been in existence and operating continuously in Calhoun County as that organization for a period of three years and which has owned or leased real property in Calhoun County for at least three years immediately prior to making application for operating bingo in Calhoun County. (9) SPECIAL PERMIT HOLDER. One who holds a valid permit for a special occasion as provided by Section 45-8-150.04. (Act 96-662, p. 1075, §1.)
AL Code § 45-8-150.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-8-150.01 - Bingo Games Authorized.

Section 45-8-150.01Bingo games authorized. The operation of bingo games for prizes or money by certain nonprofit organizations for charitable, educational, or other lawful purposes shall be legal in Calhoun County subject to this article. (Act 96-662, p. 1075, §2.)
AL Code § 45-8-150.05 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-8-150.05 - Bingo Games - Permit Requirements.

Section 45-8-150.05Bingo games - Permit requirements. (a) Each bingo permit shall contain the name and address of the permit holder, the location at which the permit holder is permitted to conduct bingo games, and the day or days of the week on which the permit holder is permitted to conduct bingo games. (b) The bingo permit holder shall display the permit conspicuously at the location where bingo is being conducted at all times during the conduct of the games. (Act 96-662, p. 1075, §6.)
AL Code § 45-8-150.06 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-8-150.06 - Bingo Games - Legislative Intent; Prize Limits; Deductions for Actual Expenses; Consulting Fees, Management, Revocation of Permit.

Section 45-8-150.06Bingo games - Legislative intent; prize limits; deductions for actual expenses; consulting fees, management, revocation of permit. (a) It is the intention of the Legislature that only those qualified organizations which are properly issued permits pursuant to this article shall be allowed to conduct bingo games. A qualified organization shall not lend its name or allow its identity to be used by any other person in operating or promoting a bingo game in which the other person has a substantial financial interest. (b) It shall be unlawful for two or more qualified organizations to pyramid the valuation of prizes in a manner to exceed the limits in cash, or gifts of equivalent value, as provided in Section 45-8-150.08. (c) Except as otherwise provided by this article, a qualified organization may deduct the actual expense of operating and conducting bingo games. Actual expense shall be defined as including customary and usual business overhead expenses incurred in the operation of the bingo operation and as specified in Section 45-8-150.07, and deemed reasonable and acceptable by the Calhoun County Bingo Regulatory Commission. (d) No person shall pay consulting fees to any person for any services performed in relation to the operation or conduct of a bingo game. (e) No person other than a bona fide member of the permit holder may participate in the management or operation of a bingo game conducted pursuant to this article. (f) The District Attorney of Calhoun County may revoke a permit from any holder thereof for just cause upon recommendation of the Calhoun County Bingo Regulatory Commission. (Act 96-662, p. 1075, §7; Act 99-346, p. 497, §1.)
AL Code § 45-8-150.07 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-8-150.07 - Bingo Games - Charitable or Educational Purposes of Proceeds.

Section 45-8-150.07Bingo games - Charitable or educational purposes of proceeds. (a) All of the net proceeds of a bingo game shall be designated and expended for charitable or educational purposes. Provided, however, in no event shall less than 10 percent of the adjusted gross proceeds be designated for charitable or educational purposes. Adjusted gross proceeds shall be defined as gross proceeds less prize payouts. Net proceeds shall include gross proceeds less reasonable expenses incurred or paid in connection with the holding, operating, or conducting of bingo games, including all of the following bona fide expenses, in reasonable amounts: (1) The purchase or rental of equipment necessary for conducting bingo games and payment of services reasonably necessary for the repair and maintenance of equipment. (2) The payment of cash prizes or the purchase of prizes or merchandise. (3) The actual rental or mortgage payment on the location at which bingo is conducted or a pro rata share if the building is used for other purposes in addition to the operation of bingo games. The rental or mortgage payment shall be reasonable as compared to the fair rental value or fair market value of similar property located in the area where the bingo games are conducted. (4) Actual insurance or a pro rata share if the building is used for other purposes in addition to the operation of bingo games. (5) Utilities or a pro rata share if the building is used for other purposes in addition to the operation of bingo games. (6) Janitorial services or a pro rata share if the building is used for other purposes in addition to the operation of bingo games. (7) The fee required for issuance or reissuance of a permit to conduct bingo, including the fee to be collected by the governing body and paid to the Calhoun County Bingo Regulatory Commission. (8) Security personnel or a pro rata share if the building is used for other purposes in addition to the operation of bingo games. (9) Accountant fees in connection with the preparing and filing of financial statements required by this article. (10) A reserve for a cash operating account not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). (11) Other reasonable expenses incurred by the permit holder, not inconsistent with this article. (b) Each permit holder shall transfer the proceeds for charity or education to the charity or educational agency at the end of each calendar quarter or place the proceeds in a separate account for the benefit of charity or education in an interest bearing trust account at the end of each calendar quarter. If the proceeds are placed in a trust account they shall be transferred to the charity or educational agency at the end of the next calendar quarter preceding the transfer. (Act 96-662, p. 1075, §8; Act 99-346, p. 497, §1; Act 2016-70, §1.)
AL Code § 45-8-150.08 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-8-150.08 - Bingo Games - Equipment; Prize and Conduct Limitations.

Section 45-8-150.08Bingo games - Equipment; prize and conduct limitations. (a) Bingo may not be conducted with any equipment which is not owned, being purchased, or being rented at a reasonable rate by the permit holder, except as otherwise provided in this article. (b)(1) Prizes awarded by any organization for the playing of bingo games during a bingo session shall not be less than 50 percent of the gross receipts in cash or gifts of equivalent value during the bingo session. (2) The maximum amount of prize money that may be paid in any one week for all games during the week shall be not more than one million dollars ($1,000,000). (c) A permit holder shall display its bingo license conspicuously at the location where the bingo game is conducted. (d) In any advertisement for bingo, the permit holder shall indicate the purposes for which the net proceeds will be used by the permit holder. (e) A permit holder shall conduct bingo games only at the single location specified in the application of the permit holder. Any video or audio broadcast of bingo from that location shall be performed in accordance with all state and federal laws relating to the broadcasting of gambling events, and any proceeds received by the permit holder as a result of the broadcast shall be considered part of the gross proceeds of the bingo session which is broadcast. (f) A permit holder shall not conduct more than six bingo sessions during any one calendar week and no session shall exceed 10 hours. (g) The same organization shall not be issued a permit more than once annually and no session shall exceed 10 hours. (h) No person under the age of 19 years shall be permitted to play, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, any game or games of bingo conducted pursuant to any permit issued pursuant to this article. No person under the age of 19 years shall be permitted to conduct or assist in conducting any game of bingo or other related activity in the location where the bingo games are conducted. (Act 96-662, p. 1075, §9; Act 99-346, p. 497, §1; Act 2016-70, §1.)
AL Code § 45-8-150.09 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-8-150.09 - Bingo Games - Record Keeping.

Section 45-8-150.09Bingo games - Record keeping. Each permit holder, for compliance with this article only, shall maintain all of the following records pertaining to each bingo session for at least three years from the date of the session: (1) An itemized list of gross receipts. (2) An itemized list of all expenses, including the name and address of each person to whom the expenses are paid and a receipt or invoice for all expenses. (3) An itemized list of the names and addresses of all prizewinners and the amount of prize money or merchandise awarded by the organization to the prizewinner. (4) A current list of all officers, directors, and employees of the qualified organization. (5) A current list of all members of the organization conducting or assisting in the conducting of the bingo session or sessions. (Act 96-662, p. 1075, §10.)
AL Code § 45-8-150.10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 8 - Calhoun County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-8-150.10 - Bingo Games - Filing of Records; Inspection of Records and Bingo Location.

Section 45-8-150.10Bingo games - Filing of records; inspection of records and bingo location. (a) On or before January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15, respectively, occurring one year after January 1, 1997, and on or before January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15 of each year thereafter, each permit holder shall file with the governing body which issued the permit and with the Calhoun County Bingo Regulatory Commission, a copy of the records required in Section 45-8-150.08 relating to the operation of bingo sessions in the previous quarter of the calendar year in which bingo games were operated by the qualified organization. Copies of the records shall be maintained by the governing body and the Calhoun County Bingo Regulatory Commission, and shall be open to inspection by any law enforcement agency. For good cause shown, the governing body or the Calhoun County Bingo Regulatory Commission may require the permit holder to file with the governing body the records at intervals more frequent than quarterly. (b) The records required to be kept pursuant to Section 45-8-150.08 shall be open to inspection by the sheriff, the district attorney, the governing body which issued the permit, members of the Calhoun County Bingo Regulatory Commission, any law enforcement agency, or the duly authorized representatives of any of these, during regular business hours. Upon the request of the governing body of the Calhoun County Bingo Regulatory Commission, the State Auditor, the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, or a certified public accountant appointed by the governing body or the commission shall examine and conduct an audit of the records, accounts, and transactions related to the operation of bingo of a permit holder. (c) The location at which bingo is being conducted, or at which an applicant or permit holder intends to conduct bingo, shall be open to inspection during regular business hours by the sheriff, district attorney, or any law enforcement agency, or their duly authorized representatives. (Act 96-662, p. 1075, §11.)