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AL Code § 41-4-281 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-281 - Legislative Declaration; Purpose.

Section 41-4-281Legislative declaration; purpose. The Legislature hereby declares it essential for the creation and maintenance of an efficient, modern, economically feasible, telecommunications system for Alabama state government that a telecommunications division be established under the jurisdiction of the Department of Finance. The purposes of this article shall be to coordinate and promote efficiency in the acquisition, operation and maintenance of all telecommunications equipment, systems and networks being used by agencies of the state and further to coordinate the compatibility of such equipment, systems and networks so as to promote a uniform, compatible communications system for agencies of state government. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-282 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-282 - Rules and Regulations.

Section 41-4-282Rules and regulations. The department may promulgate rules and regulations governing the manner in which the authority and duties of the telecommunications division as prescribed in this article shall be carried out. The department shall employ competent personnel necessary to carry out its purposes under rules promulgated by the State Personnel Department and in accord with the Merit System Act. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §3.)
AL Code § 41-4-283 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-283 - Powers and Duties of Department.

Section 41-4-283Powers and duties of department. The department is hereby authorized and empowered to exercise such duties and powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article, including the following: (1) Provide effective management of state telecommunications resources and implement annual plans and procurement; (2) Manage, plan and coordinate all telecommunications systems under the jurisdiction of the state. This centralized management function shall be provided through the following activities: a. Administration of existing systems including coordination of activities, vendors, service orders and billing/record-keeping functions; b. Planning of new systems of services; c. Design of replacement systems; d. Project management during specification writing, bid letting, proposal evaluation and contract negotiations; e. Implementation supervision of new systems and ongoing support; f. Implementation of long-term state plans; g. Management of telecommunications networks. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §4.)
AL Code § 41-4-284 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-284 - Additional Duties of Department.

Section 41-4-284Additional duties of department. The department shall have the following additional duties: (1) To establish and coordinate through either state ownership or commercial leasing, all telecommunications systems and services affecting the management and operations of the state or any county office of a state department. (2) To act as the centralized approving authority for the acquisition of all telecommunications systems or services provided to state agencies whether obtained through lease or purchase, including pay telephones, computer services, Internet delivery systems, radio communications, or any combination thereof, located on premises owned by the state or any of its agencies. (3) To charge respective user agencies for their proportionate cost of the installation, maintenance, and operation of the telecommunications systems and services, including the operation of the telecommunications division. (4) To develop coordinated telecommunications systems including, but not limited to, data, voice, and Internet systems or services within and among all state agencies and require, where appropriate, cooperative utilization of telecommunications equipment, facilities, and services by aggregating users. (5) To review, coordinate, approve, or disapprove all requests by state agencies for the procurement, through purchase or lease, of radio communications and telecommunications systems or services, including telecommunications data, voice over, and consultation contracts. (6) To establish and define telecommunications system and service specifications and designs so as to assure compatibility of telecommunications systems and services within state government and any county office of a state department. (7) To provide a continuous, comprehensive analysis and inventory of telecommunications costs, facilities, and systems within state government and any county offices of state departments. (8) To advise and provide consultation to agencies with respect to telecommunications management planning and related matters including training within state government in radio communications, telecommunications, computer, data, or any combination thereof, for technology and system use. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §5; Acts 1992, No. 92-178, p. 325, §3; Act 2000-707, p. 1484, §3; Act 2019-319, §1.)
AL Code § 41-4-285 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-285 - Written Approval of Department Required for Lease Purchase, etc., of Telecommunications System by Agency.

Section 41-4-285Written approval of department required for lease purchase, etc., of telecommunications system by agency. No agency shall rent, lease, lease/purchase, or in any way own or pay for the operation of any telecommunications system out of any funds available for that purpose without the written approval of the department. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §6.)
AL Code § 41-4-286 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-286 - Department Authorized to Contract on Behalf of Agency; Appropriation Dependency Clause.

Section 41-4-286Department authorized to contract on behalf of agency; appropriation dependency clause. The department may, on behalf of any state agency, enter into an equipment support contract with a vendor of telecommunications equipment for the purchase, lease or lease/purchase of such equipment subject to the competitive bid law. Such contracts shall be valid for not more than five fiscal years and must include the following annual appropriation dependency clause: "The continuation of the contract is contingent upon the appropriation by the Legislature of funds to fulfill the requirements of the contract. If the Legislature fails to appropriate sufficient moneys to provide for the continuance of the contract, or if funds from other sources are not available, the contract shall terminate on the date of the beginning of the fiscal year for which funds are not appropriated or available." (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §7.)
AL Code § 41-4-287 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-287 - Trade-in of Equipment.

Section 41-4-287Trade-in of equipment. The department shall have the authority to allow the trade-in of telecommunications equipment the value of which may be credited against the cost of replacement equipment purchased in accordance with Alabama competitive bidding laws. This authority may be exercised with the approval of the state purchasing agent. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §8.)
AL Code § 41-4-288 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-288 - Additional Contract Requirements.

Section 41-4-288Additional contract requirements. The department may enter into contracts for the lease of telecommunications equipment, systems or related services in accordance with the following provisions: (1) The department may directly contract for or approve contracts for regulated or tariffed telecommunications services upon determination that the application of such service is in the best interests of the State of Alabama. (2) Such contracts shall be valid for not more than five fiscal years. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §9.)
AL Code § 41-4-289 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-289 - Telecommunications Revolving Fund.

Section 41-4-289Telecommunications Revolving Fund. All user fees collected, direct appropriations, and other funds received under the provisions of this article shall be deposited into a revolving fund in the State Treasury designated as the Telecommunications Revolving Fund, and the Director of Finance is authorized to make deposits and expenditures from time to time from such fund to carry out the purposes of this article. All balances of revenue, income and receipts remaining in the Telecommunications Revolving 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 under the provisions of Section 41-4-93. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §10.)
AL Code § 41-4-290 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-290 - Exemptions - Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Highway Maintenance and Construction.

Section 41-4-290Exemptions - Public safety, criminal justice, highway maintenance and construction. The provisions of this article shall not apply to two-way radio communications equipment, systems or networks operated by state agencies for purposes related to public safety, the administration of criminal justice or highway maintenance and construction operations. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §11.)
AL Code § 41-4-291 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-291 - Applicability to Certain Entities; Technical Consultation and Procurement; Long-Distance Service.

Section 41-4-291Applicability to certain entities; technical consultation and procurement; long-distance service. The provisions of this article shall not apply to any county or city board of education, the education television commission, the postsecondary education system, or any public college or university. Upon request, the Department of Finance shall provide technical consultation and procurement services for telecommunications to any county or city board of education, the education television commission, the postsecondary education system, and public colleges and universities. The county and city boards of education, the education television commission, the postsecondary education system, and public colleges and universities shall continue to be provided in-state and out-of-state long distance service by the Telecommunications Division of the Department of Finance, so long as funding is provided to the Telephone Revolving Fund from the Education Trust Fund, and shall not be required to pay any additional charge for such service; however, any county or city board of education shall have the option of utilizing the telecommunications division for in-state and out-of-state long distance service only if reimbursement for actual costs are remitted to such division. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §12; Act 2000-707, p. 1479, §3.)
AL Code § 41-4-292 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-292 - Sunset Provision.

Section 41-4-292Sunset provision. Repealed by Act 2000-707, § 4, p. 1484, effective May 23, 2000.  (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §13.)
AL Code § 41-4-293 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 11 - Telecommunications Division.|Section 41-4-293 - Exemption of Legislative and Judicial Branches.

Section 41-4-293Exemption of legislative and judicial branches. The legislative and judicial branches of government are exempt from the requirements of this article. (Acts 1990, No. 90-553, p. 907, §14.)
AL Code § 41-4-300 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 12 - Division of Risk Management.|Section 41-4-300 - Division Created.

Section 41-4-300Division created. There shall be created within the Department of Finance the division of risk management. (Acts 1990, No. 90-672, p. 1300, §1.)
AL Code § 41-4-301 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 12 - Division of Risk Management.|Section 41-4-301 - Function, Powers and Duties.

Section 41-4-301Function, powers and duties. The function, powers and duties of the division of risk management shall be as follows: (1) To carry out the provisions of Section 41-15-1 et seq., relating to the State Insurance Fund and Section 36-1-6.1 relating to the State Liability Insurance Fund; (2) To assist and advise the Finance Director on insurance and bonding matters; (3) To provide information and recommendations to the Legislature when requested; (4) To provide programs and/or guidelines leading to premium and financial risk reductions, to include collection and investment of premiums, rate making, and claims administration; and (5) To make, with the approval of the Finance Director, rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this article. (Acts 1990, No. 90-672, p. 1300, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-302 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 12 - Division of Risk Management.|Section 41-4-302 - Administration of Insurance Programs; Coverage Under State Blanket Bond.

Section 41-4-302Administration of insurance programs; coverage under state blanket bond. (a) The Division of Risk Management shall have the authority to institute, manage, and administer programs of insurance, not specifically enumerated herein and which do not conflict with existing laws, upon a determination by the Director of Finance and the Governor that such insurance program or programs serve the best interests of the state. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1, commencing with Section 11-2-1, Chapter 2, Title 11, the state blanket bond which covers state officers and employees required to be bonded shall be made available, if approved by the county commission, to also cover sheriffs, judges of probate, county commissioners, chairs of county commissions, tax assessors, tax collectors, license commissioners, revenue commissioners, and other county employees and county elected officials who are required to be bonded if the Governor and the Director of Finance determine that extending the bond coverage to such local officials and employees is in the best interest of the state. Notice that coverage is provided under this state blanket bond shall be evidenced by resolution of the county commission, and the coverage shall satisfy all provisions and requirements found in Article 1, commencing with Section 11-2-1, Chapter 2, Title 11. (Acts 1990, No. 90-672, p. 1300, §3; Act 2003-369, §1.)
AL Code § 41-4-303 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 12 - Division of Risk Management.|Section 41-4-303 - Applicability of Article; Coverage of Risk Management Program.

Section 41-4-303Applicability of article; coverage of risk management program. The provisions of this article shall not apply to: universities and colleges; the state docks; or county and city boards of education, except as is already required by Section 41-15-1 et seq., relating to the State Insurance Fund. Provided however that universities and colleges may elect to participate in, and be covered by, such risk management program. A university or college may elect to participate in and be covered by such program by giving notice thereof to the division of risk management not less than six months prior to the beginning of the fiscal year in which such university or college desires to begin participation in and coverage by such program. Any university or college which elects to be covered by such risk management program may terminate such participation and coverage by giving notice thereof to the division of risk management not less than six months prior to the beginning of the fiscal year such university or college desires to terminate such participation and coverage. (Acts 1990, No. 90-672, p. 1300, §3.)
AL Code § 41-4-304 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 12 - Division of Risk Management.|Section 41-4-304 - Commingling of Funds Proscribed.

Section 41-4-304Commingling of funds proscribed. There shall be no commingling of funds between various self-insured programs. (Acts 1990, No. 90-672, p. 1300, §4.)
AL Code § 41-4-305 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 12 - Division of Risk Management.|Section 41-4-305 - Risk Manager; Appointment; Compensation.

Section 41-4-305Risk manager; appointment; compensation. The division of risk management shall be headed by and under the supervision, direction and control of an officer who shall be designated "risk manager." The risk manager shall be appointed and compensated, subject to the provisions of the state Merit System, by the Director of Finance, with the approval of the Governor. Salary of said risk manager shall be paid from self-insured programs on a basis determined by the Finance Director. (Acts 1990, No. 90-672, p. 1300, §5.)
AL Code § 41-4-306 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 12 - Division of Risk Management.|Section 41-4-306 - Additional Employees.

Section 41-4-306Additional employees. The Director of Finance may employ and compensate such additional employees as may be needed, in accordance with the Merit System. (Acts 1990, No. 90-672, p. 1300, §6.)
AL Code § 41-4-320 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 13 - Office of Indigent Defense Services.|Section 41-4-320 - Legislative Findings.

Section 41-4-320Legislative findings.  The Legislature finds and declares the following: The purpose of this article is to provide for the defense of those indigent defendants who have been found by a court to be unable to pay for their defense or representation in a trial or appellate court proceeding. When a court determines that a person is unable to pay for his or her defense, it shall be the responsibility of the court, subject to the establishment of the Office of Indigent Defense Services as set forth in this article, to provide that person with counsel and other necessary expenses of representation. (Act 2011-678, p. 1862, §1.)
AL Code § 41-4-321 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 13 - Office of Indigent Defense Services.|Section 41-4-321 - Creation of Office.

Section 41-4-321Creation of office. There is created within the Department of Finance, the Office of Indigent Defense Services, which is subject to the control of the Director of Finance. (Act 2011-678, p. 1862, §2.)
AL Code § 41-4-324 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 13 - Office of Indigent Defense Services.|Section 41-4-324 - Indigent Defense Review Panel.

Section 41-4-324Indigent Defense Review Panel.  There is created the Indigent Defense Review Panel which shall consist of five members who each shall serve a three-year term. Two members shall be appointed by the President of the Alabama State Bar, one member shall be appointed by the President of the Alabama Circuit Judges Association, one member shall be appointed by the President of the District Judges Association, and one member who shall be the President of the Alabama Lawyers Association, or his or her designee. They shall serve staggered terms. The initial appointee by the President of the District Judges Association shall serve a one-year term and the initial appointee of the President of the Circuit Judges Association shall serve a two-year term. The appointees shall be members of the association for which the appointing authority serves as president. Any decision of the director relating to delivery of indigent defense services may be appealed to the Indigent Defense Review Panel. The Indigent Defense Review Panel shall make a decision in a timely manner, which decision shall be deemed final. The membership of the Indigent Defense Review Panel shall be inclusive and reflect the racial and gender diversity of the state. (Act 2011-678, p. 1862, §5.)
AL Code § 41-4-325 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 13 - Office of Indigent Defense Services.|Section 41-4-325 - Temrs of Public Defenders and Appellate Defenders.

Section 41-4-325Temrs of public defenders and appellate defenders. Any person holding the position of public defender or appellate defender on June 14, 2011, shall be entitled to serve the remainder of his or her term of office. (Act 2011-678, p. 1862, §7.)
AL Code § 41-4-326 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 13 - Office of Indigent Defense Services.|Section 41-4-326 - Ethics Reporting.

Section 41-4-326Ethics reporting.  Any state or public employee who provides indigent defense services pursuant to this article shall be required to comply with the reporting requirements of the Alabama State Ethics Commission. (Act 2011-678, p. 1862, §8.)
AL Code § 41-4-327 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.|Article 13 - Office of Indigent Defense Services.|Section 41-4-327 - Promulgation of Rules.

Section 41-4-327Promulgation of rules.  The director shall promulgate rules pursuant to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act necessary to implement this article. (Act 2011-678, p. 1862, §10.)
AL Code § 41-6-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 6 - Department of Archives and History.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 41-6-1 - Establishment; Location.

Section 41-6-1Establishment; location. There shall be a Department of Archives and History, to be located at Montgomery. (Code 1907, §793; Code 1923, §1398; Code 1940, T. 55, §255.)
AL Code § 41-6-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 6 - Department of Archives and History.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 41-6-2 - Objects and Purposes.

Section 41-6-2Objects and purposes. (a) The objects and purposes of the department are: (1) The care and custody of official archives; (2) The collection of materials bearing upon the history of the state and of the territory included therein from the earliest times; (3) The completion and publication of the state's official records and other historical materials; (4) The diffusion of knowledge in reference to the history and resources of the state; (5) The encouragement of historical work and research; (6) The encouragement of and assistance in the establishment of public school libraries and in the improvement and strengthening of those already in existence; and (7) The provision of advice and assistance to libraries and library workers in library administration, methods and economy. (b) The department shall bring together and arrange for ready consultation a reference collection of materials for the use of members of the Legislature, state officers and others on all subjects which may, from time to time, be deemed of public interest and importance to the people of the state. (c) The department shall perform such other acts and requirements as may be enjoined by law. (Code 1907, §794; Code 1923, §1399; Code 1940, T. 55, §256.)