Appointments FAQ
Questions and Answers about Appointments to Alabama Boards and
Commissions:
1. To what boards and/or commissions can the Governor appoint
members and what are their functions?
See a list of available boards and commissions. For additional, or specific,
information contact the board or commission directly.
2. How do I apply for a position on a board or commission?
The process starts with you. Complete the on-line application for the most
efficient processing, or send a letter to the Office of the Governor expressing
your desire to serve, along with a brief résumé. Many boards have similar names,
so be sure to state the full and correct name of your board preference.
Send information to: Office of the Governor, Boards & Commissions, 600
Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL.
Your letter should include your name, address, and telephone number(s). You
should specify the board or commission in which you are interested and explain
why you are qualified or experienced in the area of the board's activity.
After the appointment process for each board is completed, the résumés are
purged from the file. Therefore, it is necessary to resubmit a copy of your
résumé for each new application.
3. Do I need to have other people recommend me?
The Governor appreciates all input regarding appointments. If there are
people who would like to express their confidence in you, ask them to submit
their recommendation on-line at www.governor.alabama.gov or send letters of
endorsement to the Office of the Governor.
4. What happens after I submit my name to the Governor's Office?
Your application will be acknowledged, letting you know that it has been
received.
Your application is placed on file with other candidates for the same board.
Any additional correspondence we receive from you or on your behalf is also kept
on file. If additional information is needed you will be contacted.
When it is time for the Governor to make an appointment to a board he will
consider the factors prescribed by the relevant statutes. In addition,
consideration is given to professional or personal experience either necessary
or preferable to the board's function.
The Governor reviews this information as well as a summary of the
correspondence received on each applicant, and makes his selections. All
candidates are notified by phone or mail of the Governor's decision.
5. How do I know if I am eligible to be appointed?
Most of the seats on boards and commissions are restricted by law. Reading
the law on a specific board will give you an idea if you are eligible for a
particular position.
6. Do I have to disclose my personal finances if I am appointed to a
state board or commission?
A small number of boards require that appointees comply with state financial
disclosure laws.
7. What is "Senate Confirmation"?
The Constitution identifies certain boards and commissions which require
that the Governor's appointment be approved by the State Legislature.
Confirmable appointments are named as such because they require a public hearing
be held before a joint standing committee of the State Legislature for the
purposes of confirming the Governor’s nomination. These appointments also
require final Confirmation by the Alabama State Senate.
Résumés must be submitted for these positions and are forwarded to the
Senate.
To know whether a board or commission is considered a confirmable
appointment or a personal appointment, it is necessary to review the law that
established the board.
8. Does a member of a board or commission receive any compensation?
As a general rule, board service is voluntary. However, most boards will
cover appropriate expenses that board members incur to attend official meetings
of the board.
9. Can I apply for more than one board?
Yes. However, it is suggested that you prioritize your choices.
10. Who do I contact for further information?
More information on the composition, function, and duties of specific boards
can be obtained by contacting the board directly or reviewing the law that
established the board.
For more general information about the board process, please call (334)
353-7530. We appreciate your interest in boards and commissions.
For further information contact the Appointments staff at (334) 353-7530.
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