# Ala. Code § 45-57A-61: Section 45-57A-61 Board Name and Composition

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 45-57A-61
- **Heading:** Section 45-57A-61 Board Name and Composition
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 45 / Chapter 57A / Section 45-57A-61

## Text

(a) An elected board of education for Phenix City shall be established. The board shall be called The Phenix City Board of Education. The board shall be composed of seven members, with two members being elected from each of the three city council districts by a majority of the qualified electors voting who reside in the district, and one member being elected from the city at-large.

(b) Candidates for each place on the board of education shall run for a place to be designated and numbered as follows:

(1) Board Member, District 1, Place 1.

(2) Board Member, District 1, Place 2.

(3) Board Member, District 2, Place 1.

(4) Board Member, District 2, Place 2.

(5) Board Member, District 3, Place 1.

(6) Board Member, District 3, Place 2.

(7) Board Member, At–Large.

(c) A candidate running for election to the board of education shall specify which place on the board for which he or she seeks election.

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