Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-10-1

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

The members of the Judicial Compensation Commission created by Constitutional Amendment No. 328 shall, by majority vote, designate a chairman from among their number who shall serve for one year from the date of election or until his successor is designated and assumes his responsibilities.