# Ala. Code § 45-57-70.: Section 45-57-70. County Commissioner Duties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T45_C57_S45-57-70.

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 45-57-70.
- **Heading:** Section 45-57-70. County Commissioner Duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 45 / Chapter 57 / Section 45-57-70.

## Text

(a) There is created a county commission for Russell County, consisting of seven members, one to be elected from each of the seven districts apportioned by law. Each member shall be a resident of the district he or she is representing and shall hold office for a period of four years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified.

(b) The county commission and county commissioners shall have all the jurisdiction, duties, and powers which are now or may hereafter by law be vested in the county commission or county commissioners by the state.

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