(a) The members of the commission shall be qualified electors of Greene County and not less than 21 years of age, who shall have resided in the State of Alabama for a period of five years next preceding their appointment. Each commissioner shall take the same constitutional oath of office as other county officers, and shall give bond payable to the county in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000), conditioned that he or she shall faithfully and properly perform the duties of his or her office. The premiums on such bonds shall be paid by the commission. The commission may employ such assistance and employees as may be necessary who shall be paid out of funds deposited in the county treasury to the credit of the racing commission.
Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-32-150.01
person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
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
(b) A member of the racing commission may not be an official member of any board of directors, or person financially interested in any race track or race meeting licensed by the commission, nor shall he or she race dogs in any race meeting licensed by the commission.
