Alabama Constitution Section 132 Qualifications of attorney general state auditor secretary of state state treasurer superintendent of education and commissioner of agriculture and industries
Here is a summary and explanation of Section 132 of the Alabama Constitution, which outlines the qualifications for several statewide executive offices:
Alabama Constitution – Section 132: Qualifications of Attorney General, State Auditor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Education, and Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries
Key Points:
Offices Covered:
Attorney General
State Auditor
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
Superintendent of Education
Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries
General Qualifications:
Each of these officials must be a registered voter in Alabama.
They must have been a citizen of the United States for at least seven years.
They must have resided in Alabama for at least five years prior to their election.
Additional Qualifications for Attorney General:
The Attorney General must be licensed to practice law in Alabama.
This ensures the Attorney General is qualified to represent the state in legal matters.
Purpose of Section 132:
To ensure that individuals holding important statewide offices have:
A sufficient connection to the state,
Adequate experience,
And (for the Attorney General) the professional credentials required for their duties.
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