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Section 41-11-1
Section 41-11-1Creation; purpose.
There is hereby created and established an organization which shall be known as the 'Alabama Academy of Honor,' hereinafter referred to as 'the academy.' The purpose of the academy shall be to bestow honor and recognition upon living Alabamians for their outstanding accomplishments and service.
(Acts 1965, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 219, §1.)Section 41-11-2
Section 41-11-2Composition; qualifications and election of members generally.
The academy shall be composed of not more than 100 living members, and no more than 10 of such members shall be elected to membership in any calendar year. Each person elected for membership shall be a distinguished citizen of Alabama who shall be chosen for accomplishment or service greatly benefiting the state or for accomplishment or service reflecting great credit on the state. Each living Governor or former Governor of Alabama shall be a member of the academy but shall not be counted in the total maximum membership nor in the 10 members who may be elected annually. No more than 25 percent of the elected members at any time shall be from the political field.
(Acts 1965, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 219, §2.)Section 41-11-3
Section 41-11-3Election of members; nominations for new members.
(a) The initial 10 members of the academy shall be elected by a committee appointed for such purpose by the Governor.
New members, not to exceed 10 in any calendar year, shall be elected by the existing members of the academy. A majority vote of the existing members shall be necessary for the election of each new member, and new members shall be chosen in order of the highest number of votes received.
(b) Nominations for new members shall be made by the academy and in writing by citizens of the state.
(Acts 1965, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 219, §3.)Section 41-11-4
Section 41-11-4Chairman; secretary; clerical assistance.
The members of the academy shall elect among themselves a chairman and shall fix his term of office. The chairman shall preside over meetings, direct the business of the academy and perform such other duties as may be prescribed or delegated to him by the academy. The members shall appoint one of their number as secretary, who shall keep minutes of each meeting. The Governor's office shall provide such clerical assistance as may be needed by the academy.
(Acts 1965, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 219, §5.)Section 41-11-5
Section 41-11-5Meetings generally; quorum; adoption of rules and regulations.
The academy shall meet at least once annually to award new memberships and shall hold such other meetings as necessary to carry out its purpose. The time and place of meetings shall be designated by the members. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for conducting business. The academy may make rules and regulations necessary to carry out its purposes and functions as prescribed in this chapter.
(Acts 1965, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 219, §4.)Section 41-11-6
Section 41-11-6Maximum amount and use of annual appropriation.
The academy shall receive an annual appropriation not to exceed $6,000.00, which shall be fixed by the Legislature during each regular session thereof. The appropriation provided shall be used by the academy to pay for stationery, membership certificates, membership pins or plaques or the like, an annual banquet for members and such other necessary or appropriate expenses incurred in carrying out the purposes of the academy.
(Acts 1965, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 15, p. 219, §6; Acts 1990, No. 90-106, p. 128, §3.)
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