(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 of the votes cast by existing members shall be necessary for the election of each new member.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 41-11-3

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • 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
(b) Nominations for new members shall be made in writing by members of the academy and by citizens of the state.