County Commission | The Magazine February 2017

minimum qualifications for appointments. Support for authorizing counties to satisfy election-related publication requirements by posting information on a public website and making copies available at the courthouse. g n To allow the county commission, in its discretion, to assume responsibility for the absentee election function when there is a change in the office of circuit clerk. Legislative Policy In addition to its strategic goals, the Association has adopted the following legislative policy consistent with this Foundation Principle: Opposition to eliminating a runoff election except in the most extreme g Environment, Land Use, & Public Works circumstances where the outcome of the primary is inevitable. Support for any legislative or administrative efforts aimed at eliminating waste and reducing state and county election expenses provided such efforts maintain the integrity of the election process. g Foundation Principle County government’s role in the effective administration and enforcement of Alabama’s law affecting environmental issues, land use and public works administration is often confusing. Counties lack land-use authority, but are required COUNTY COMMISSION | 33

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