Alabama Constitution Section 59 - Appointment of legislators to other offices during terms for which elected.
Alabama Constitution – Section 59: Appointment of Legislators to Other Offices During Terms for Which Elected
Text of Section 59:
"No senator or representative shall, during the term for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any office of profit under this state, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased, during such term; and no member of the legislature shall be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract or job authorized by any law passed during the term for which he shall have been elected, or within one year thereafter."
Explanation:
Section 59 sets ethical and constitutional boundaries for members of the Alabama Legislature while in office.
Key Provisions:
No Appointments to Newly Created or Upgraded Offices:
A legislator cannot be appointed to any paid state office that:
Was created during their elected term.
Had its salary or benefits increased during their term.
Conflict of Interest Clause:
Legislators cannot have any financial interest (directly or indirectly) in contracts or jobs that were:
Authorized by any law passed during their term.
Or within one year after their term ends.
Purpose:
Prevent self-dealing and ensure separation of powers.
Discourage legislators from using their influence to create or modify offices for personal gain.
Promote public trust and integrity in legislative actions.
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