Alabama Constitution Section 41 - Removal of courthouse or county site.
Alabama Constitution – Section 41: Removal of Courthouse or County Site
Text:
"No county site shall be removed except by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the county voting on the proposition, and the expense of such removal shall be borne by those who voted for the removal."
Explanation:
This section governs the removal or relocation of a county courthouse or county seat (the main administrative center of a county).
Key Points:
Majority Vote Required:
A county seat cannot be moved unless a majority of the qualified voters in the county approve the move in an election specifically on that issue.
Cost Responsibility:
If the move is approved, only those who voted in favor of the relocation are financially responsible for covering the costs of the move.
Purpose:
To protect local interests and prevent political or economic manipulation in relocating the center of county government.
To ensure democratic participation in such a significant decision.
To discourage frivolous or self-interested proposals by placing the financial burden on supporters of the move.
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