The city manager, the heads of all departments, and such other officers of the municipality as may be designated by the council, shall be entitled to attend meetings of the council, but shall have no vote therein. The city manager shall have the right to take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the council, and the directors and other officers shall be entitled to take part in all discussions of the council relating to their respective offices, departments, boards, or agencies. The city manager shall be notified of any special or adjourned meetings.
Ala. Code § 11-43A-46
Right of City Manager, Heads of Departments, Etc., to Attend Council Meetings and Take Part in Discussions; City Manager to Be Notified of Special or Adjourned Meetings.
Known as the Council-Manager Act
The act spans §§ 11-43A-1 to 11-43A-99 (103 sections).
(Acts 1982, No. 82-517, p. 851, §45.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.