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Ala. Code § 37-5-1 Definitions
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Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) MUNICIPAL POWER DISTRICT, POWER DISTRICT or DISTRICT. A municipal power district organized under this chapter, either …
Ala. Code § 37-5-2 Creation; Alteration; Consolidation; Dissolution
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A municipal power district may be created as provided in this chapter and, when so created, shall be considered a municipal corporation and may exercise the powers granted in this chapter. The governing body of every municipality proposed to be included in a district shall pass a…
Ala. Code § 37-5-3 Purpose and General Powers
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A district shall be created for the purpose of conducting and operating a utility and, to carry out such purpose, shall have power and authority to acquire, construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, extend or improve any utility within or without the district and to furnish, del…
Ala. Code § 37-5-4 Board of Directors - Appointment; Terms; Oath; Vacancies; Compensation and Expenses
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The government of the district shall be vested in a board of three directors, to be appointed by the Governor within 10 days after the creation and incorporation of the district. The regular term of directors of the district after the first term shall be four years. Each director…