# Ala. Code § 16-3-5: Section 16-3-5 Vacancies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 16-3-5
- **Heading:** Section 16-3-5 Vacancies
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-3-5

## Text

As vacancies occur on the board for any cause they shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term subject to confirmation by the Senate at the next succeeding session of the Legislature.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 16-3-1 Section 16-3-1 Composition; Election; Term of Office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-1.1 Section 16-3-1.1 State Board of Education Districts; Official Maps](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-1.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-2 Section 16-3-2 Officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-3 Section 16-3-3 Qualifications of Members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-4 Section 16-3-4 Removal of Members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-5 Section 16-3-5 Vacancies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-6 Section 16-3-6 Oath of Office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-7 Section 16-3-7 Meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-8 Section 16-3-8 Compensation of Members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-9 Section 16-3-9 Expense Allowance for Members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-10 Section 16-3-10 Compensation of Employees Subject to the Merit System](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-11 Section 16-3-11 Powers Generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-12 Section 16-3-12 Rules and Regulations - Generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-12.md)
- [Ala. Code § 16-3-13 Section 16-3-13 Rules and Regulations - Necessary to Make Effective the Law’s Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-13.md)

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