Alabama Administrative Code

(a) Compensation schedule. - Following is the schedule of compensation: (1) Temporary Total Disability. - For injury producing temporary total disability, the compensation shall be 66 2/3 percent of the weekly earnings received at the time of injury, subject to a maximum and mini…

(a) For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) Occupational Disease. A disease arising out of and in the course of employment, including occupational pneumoconiosis and occupational exposure to …

(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) Occupational Exposure to Radiation. Gradual exposure to radiation over a period of time from the use of or direct contact with radium,…

The Office of Indigent Defense Services (known hereinafter as "OIDS") was created as a division of the Alabama Department of Finance by the legislature by Act 2011-678 ("the Act"). The purpose of OIDS is to administer the system of defense for criminal defendants or juveniles fou…

OIDS shall have a director ("the Director"), chosen by the Director of Finance as set out in § 41-4-322(b) of the Code of Alabama, as amended. The Director shall be responsible to develop standards governing the provision of legal representation to indigents. The standards are se…

Requests for the inspection and copying of records maintained in the custody and control of OIDS may be made in person or by mail, addressed to the Director at 100 North Union Street, Suite 680, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. All rules promulgated by OIDS, as well as all final orders…

In accordance with § 15-12-21(e) of the Code of Alabama, appointed counsel shall submit a bill for services rendered no more than 90 days after the conclusion of the trial or ruling on a motion for a new trial or after acquittal or other judgment disposing of the case. The 90 day…

Any dispute regarding the compensation due to be paid to an appointed attorney shall first be submitted in writing as a request for reconsideration by the attorney to the Director. Should the Director's decision with respect to the request for reconsideration be adverse to the ap…

(a) Time recorded on a fee itemization submitted with a fee declaration form shall be in increments of 0.10 hours (six minutes), as follows: 1 to 6 minutes - 0.1 hours 7 to 12 minutes - 0.2 hours 13 to 18 minutes - 0.3 hours 19 to 24 minutes - 0.4 hours 25 to 30 minutes - 0.5 hou…

All requests for experts, court reporters, and investigators (known collectively herein as "providers" or individually as "provider") must be approved in advance by an order from the trial judge before they perform any work or services. The date at which the provider(s) can begin…

(1) Act 2011-678 established an Indigent Defense Advisory Board ("the Board") in each judicial circuit. Under the Act, the Board is directed to, among other things, determine the method of delivering indigent defense services to be used in its respective circuit, which methods of…

- If the court determines that the defendant is, or will be, able to reimburse the State of Alabama for the full or partial cost of legal services provided, the court may order payment of said cost, or a portion thereof, to the circuit clerk's office. The amount to be paid by def…

It is the policy of OIDS, in accordance with the Act, that the caseload of counsel providing legal services to indigent defendants should allow each lawyer to give each client the time and attention necessary to ensure effective representation. In order to assure that caseloads a…

Should a Board determine that the method for delivering indigent defense services in its county or circuit is by the establishment of a Public Defender's office and the selection and appointment of a Public Defender, it shall do so in accordance with the Act. The minimum qualific…

Should a board determine that the method for delivering indigent defense services in its county or circuit is by the establishment of a Contract Counsel System, it shall do so in accordance with the Act and consistent with these rules. The selection process shall be determined by…

The Board of Directors shall be concerned primarily with Board questions of policy. A policy is a guide for discretionary action. It expresses the intent of the Board concerning the job it expects of those to whom it gives authority. Policy statements guide the Board in making de…

The Board of Directors, functioning within the framework of laws, court decisions, State School Board regulations, and similar mandates from the state and national levels of government, fulfills its mission as the governing body of the ASFA by acting in accordance with current by…

(1) The public is welcome at all Board meetings. The Board wishes to provide the opportunity for any citizen to express his or her interest in and concern for the schools. (2) Individuals who wish to comment on a scheduled agenda item will be permitted to do so at the discretion …

The Board shall observe Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, except as otherwise provided by law or determined by the Board. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 356-X-1-.04 Filed September 30, 1982. Statutory Authority: H.J.R. 145, September 17, 1971.

(1) Members of the Board of the Alabama School of Fine Arts are appointed by the Superintendent of Education, State Department of Education, based upon the recommendations of the nominating committee of the ASFA Board of Directors. (2) The nominating procedure is as follows: ASFA…

(1) The chairman of the Board is elected by the ASFA Board of Directors. (2) The duties of the chairman shall be as follows: (a) to preside at Board meetings. (b) to perform all duties imposed by the statutes, and such other duties as may be prescribed by law or by action of the …

The duties and obligations of an individual Board member are as follows: (a) To be familiar with state school laws, State Board of Education regulations, and policies, rules and regulations of the Alabama School of Fine Arts. (b) To have a working knowledge of educational aims an…

As a member of the Board of the Alabama School of Fine Arts, representing citizens of the State of Alabama, I recognize: (a) The Superintendent of Education has entrusted me with the educational development of the children and youth of the Alabama School of Fine Arts; (b) My grea…

(1) The secretary of the Board is appointed by the chairman. (2) The secretary has the following duties:(a) To keep a full and accurate record of the proceedings of the Board. (b) To send out notices of the meetings. (c) To maintain an accurate record of Board policies, bylaws an…

(1) The Board of the Alabama School of Fine Arts shall establish and maintain standing committees on a continuing basis in the following areas: Finance, Personnel, Community Relations and Information, and Long-Range Planning and Foundation Liaison. Each committee will consist of …

All policies, motions and resolutions shall be declared adopted with the concurrence of the majority of the whole Board. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 356-X-1-.11 Filed September 30, 1982. Statutory Authority: H.J.R. 145, September 17, 1971.

(1) The executive director will establish and maintain an orderly plan for preserving and making accessible Board adopted policies together with administrative rules and regulations needed for their implementation. (2) Accessibility is to extend to all employees of the Alabama Sc…

See Act 1203, H.J.R. 145, passed 1:00 P.M., September 17, 1971; Act 1193, H.J.R. 239, passed 4:30 P.M., September 18, 1973; and Act 82-380, H.J.R. 337 passed 4:00 P.M., April 26, 1982. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 356-X-1-.13 Filed September 30, 1982. Statutory Authority: H.…

(1) The adoption of policy is the most important function of the Board. The execution of the policies shall be the function of the executive director and his staff. (2) Delegation of executive powers by the Board to the executive director provides freedom for the executive direct…

The school board members are encouraged to participate in local, state, regional and national activities designed to improve their abilities to serve as effective officers of the ASFA Board. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 356-X-1-.15 Filed September 30, 1982. Statutory Authori…

A member of the Board is selected by the chairman to act as official secretary, responsible for the approval of the minutes of meetings. Typically, the minutes are prepared in the administrative offices of the ASFA, approved by the appointed secretary, and submitted for approval …

(1) Regular meetings of the Alabama School of Fine Arts Board shall be held quarterly. (2) The time and location of the regular meeting will be announced at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. (3) The chairman may call a special meeting on his or her own initiative, o…

(1) Members of the Alabama School of Fine Arts Board of Directors shall be paid travel and per diem for each regular meeting up to four meetings per year as authorized by law. (2) Called meetings will be treated in the same manner as regular meetings. (3) Board members shall be r…

The chairman of the Board shall cause a written notice of each regular meeting of the ASFA Board of Directors to be delivered to each director and ex officio member, whether personally or by mail. In the case of a special meeting, the director or directors calling the meeting sha…

(1) The executive director is the chief executive officer of the Alabama School of Fine Arts who, under the direction of the Board, supervises the ASFA and all personnel. The executive director is responsible for the management of the school under the Board policies, and is accou…

(1) The executive director shall keep informed of modern educational thought and practices by study, visiting of other school systems, attending educational conferences and by such other means as may be appropriate. (2) The executive director shall keep informed of current trends…

At least once each year the Board will devote an executive session to an evaluation of the executive director's performance. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 356-X-2-.03 Filed September 30, 1982. Statutory Authority: H.J.R. 145, September 17, 1971.

The information/liaison director is responsible to the executive director for the development and implementation of long-range planning and budgetary matters and to assist the executive director in the fulfillment of all activities which enhance the ASFA program. Author: Notes Al…

The assistant director is responsible for the teaching personnel with regard to work schedules, responsibilities and department. The assistant director assists in this development and implementation of a coordinated academic/fine arts plan and schedule and is the principal liaiso…

(1) Personnel employed by the Board are responsible to the Board through the executive director. (2) Staff members will refer matters requiring administrative action to the administrative officer immediately in charge of the area. Administrative officers will refer such matters t…

(1) Every effort shall be exerted to recruit the best possible applicants for administrative positions. Public notices of all such vacancies shall be posted. (2) Such notices will contain the job description, minimum qualifications, and other information deemed appropriate by the…

The executive director will submit nominations to the Board for appointment of regular non-instructional personnel. The Board may accept or reject nominations, but election will be only upon the recommendation of the executive director. In case of rejection, the executive directo…

(1) The executive director has responsibility for implementing policies established by the Board. (2) All personnel have an obligation to both implement and support these policies. The executive director is expected to provide staff members and the community with opportunities to…

The Board delegates to the executive director the function of specifying required actions and designing the detailed arrangements under which the school will be operated. These rules and detailed arrangements constitute the administrative regulations governing the school. They sh…

The executive director is authorized to close the school in the event of hazardous weather or other emergencies which present threats to the safety of students, school staff members, or school property. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 356-X-2-.11 Filed September 30, 1982. Statu…

(1) The creation of the best possible educational climate is the directors' objective of the ASFA. To this purpose, the Board recognizes that a competent and effective staff, dedicated to public education, is necessary for the maintenance and improvement of the school program. Th…

(1) ASFA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants for vacancies in the system. Employment shall be based on criteria related to the duties to be performed and on procedures which are fair and impartial. Candidates who will make the best contribution …

The purpose of employee appraisal is to assist all personnel in their job performance. Evaluation shall be a continuous process which stresses praise for excellence and suggestions for improvements. Evaluation is conducted by the executive director or his designee and will be rel…

(1) The Board may grant a leave of absence to a teacher on tenure for sufficient cause. Reasons for desiring a leave of absence should be outlined and submitted in a letter to the director. A leave of absence will not be granted to accept other employment. (2) When a teacher is g…

(1) Substitute teachers are employed and paid by the Birmingham Board of Education and the Alabama School of Fine Arts on occasions when the regular teacher is away from school duty. These teachers render important service and are expected to have the same qualifications as regul…