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County Treasurer Al Sessions accuses County Commission of ineptitude

January 26, 2012

The tension broke into the open when Sessions took a swipe at the commission during its meeting this week, injecting confrontation into what is usually a congenial affair.

Jefferson County Commission split over whether to cancel contract for child advocacy

December 22, 2011

Today, the commission will consider whether to approve a contract to pay for a prevention education coordinator at the Bessemer Cut-Off Advocacy Center that provides counseling sessions for victims of abuse.

Dothan City Commission Agenda for Tuesday, Dec. 20

December 20, 2011

The following items are scheduled to be discussed at the Dothan City Commission meeting. The commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. in the commission chambers at the Dothan Civic Center.

Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission expected to discuss tie-vote policy today

December 12, 2011

At a meeting last month, the commission was deadlocked four-four on a request to demolish the former residence of Dr. John Lary Sr. on Echols Avenue. But Chairman Jack Burwell ruled that the tie should go in the property owner’s favor, angering

Miller calls for action regarding 69 South traffic problems

December 9, 2011

County Commissioner Bobby Miller is tired of waiting for a solution to the traffic congestion on Alabama 69 South. Earlier this week, Miller called on the commission to hire an engineer to determine the best way to relieve traffic congestion on the heavily used corridor in one of the …

Former Lawrence payroll clerk’s lawsuit could cost county $1.4 million – The Decatur Daily

December 8, 2011

Former Lawrence payroll clerk's lawsuit could cost county $1.4 million The Decatur Daily MOULTON — Former payroll clerk Baronica Warren's lawsuit against the Lawrence County Commission could cost the commission about $1.4 million. The commission is insured through the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, …

Hale County probate judge earns award

November 16, 2011

Hale County Probate Judge Leland Avery is the 2011 recipient of the West Alabama Regional Commission’s David M. Cochrane Award. The award, named for the regional commission’s first chairman, recognizes an elected policy-making official for outstanding leadership, innovation in local government and promotion of regionalism…

Dothan City Commission meeting agenda

November 13, 2011

The following items are scheduled to discussion and action at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Dothan City Commission. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. in the commission chambers of the Dothan Civic Center.

Alabama’s new ethics law fails to stop exemption requests from lobbyists and public officials

November 6, 2011

Between the time the law was passed in December 2010 and mid-October this year, the commission received more than 190 requests for precertification that events meet the new ethics rules.

Lawrence commission considers not funding community corrections – The Decatur Daily

October 14, 2011

Lawrence commission considers not funding community corrections The Decatur Daily MOULTON — Lawrence County Community Corrections Director Nena Shelton fielded questions from county commissioners Tuesday about whether the commission should continue to contribute $35000 yearly in taxpayer dollars to the non-profit …