Terms Used In Alabama Code 16-48-6

  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.

Any vacancy in the office of trustee, occurring during the recess of the Legislature, shall be filled by appointment of the Governor, such appointee to hold office until the next session of the Legislature thereafter; such vacancy shall be filled by the Governor, by and with the consent of the Senate; and any trustee appointed to fill a vacancy by the Governor, by and with the consent of the Senate, shall hold during the unexpired term.