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The '''Birmingham City Commission''' (or '''Birmingham Board of Commissioners''') was the form of Birmingham's government from [[1911]] to [[1963]]. The city moved from a Mayor-[[Birmingham Aldermen|Aldermen]] system to a three-member commission at the time that [[Greater Birmingham]] was annexed into the City. The idea was that the municipal government should be run less like a small town and more like a business enterprise. The proposal was overwhelmingly favored by voters in a [[1910 Birmingham mayoral election|1910 referendum]], and was initiated by a new [[1911 Birmingham City Commission election|City Commission election]] in [[1911]]
The '''Birmingham City Commission''' (or '''Birmingham Board of Commissioners''') was the form of Birmingham's government from [[1911]] to [[1963]]. The city moved from a Mayor-[[Birmingham Aldermen|Aldermen]] system to a three-member commission at the time that [[Greater Birmingham]] was annexed into the City. The idea was that the municipal government should be run less like a small town and more like a business enterprise. The proposal was overwhelmingly favored by voters in a [[1910 Birmingham mayoral election|1910 referendum]], and was initiated by a new [[1911 Birmingham City Commission election|City Commission election]] in [[1911]]


Presidents of the Commission, beginning with [[Culpepper Exum]], who inherited the role as the sitting Mayor, are listed at [[Mayor of Birmingham]]. LIke previous administrations, the commissions were initially elected to a two-year term. Beginning in [[1917]] the term was extended to four years to provide for more continuity. Between [[1915]] and [[1923]] the board was expanded to five commissioners.
The first commission was appointed by [[Governor of Alabama|Governor]] [[Culpepper Exum]], who had just been elected [[Mayor of Birmingham|Mayor]] under the former system, was appointed president, a position that functioned as Mayor for all intents and purposes, with the term often used interchangeably with Commission President. Like previous administrations, the commissioners were to serve two-year terms, with the first election to be held in [[1913 Birmingham municipal election|1913]]. Beginning in [[1917]] the term was extended to four years to provide for more continuity. Between [[1915]] and [[1923]] the board was expanded to five commissioners.


This listing includes the full commission for the years 1911 to 1963, when residents voted to adopt the  [[Mayor-Council Act of 1955]] as Birmingham's form of government, providing for a Mayor and nine-member [[Birmingham City Council|City Council]] to be elected at-large.
This listing includes the full commission for the years 1911 to 1963, when residents voted to adopt the  [[Mayor-Council Act of 1955]] as Birmingham's form of government, providing for a Mayor and nine-member [[Birmingham City Council|City Council]] to be elected at-large.

Revision as of 17:04, 9 April 2017

The Birmingham City Commission (or Birmingham Board of Commissioners) was the form of Birmingham's government from 1911 to 1963. The city moved from a Mayor-Aldermen system to a three-member commission at the time that Greater Birmingham was annexed into the City. The idea was that the municipal government should be run less like a small town and more like a business enterprise. The proposal was overwhelmingly favored by voters in a 1910 referendum, and was initiated by a new City Commission election in 1911

The first commission was appointed by Governor Culpepper Exum, who had just been elected Mayor under the former system, was appointed president, a position that functioned as Mayor for all intents and purposes, with the term often used interchangeably with Commission President. Like previous administrations, the commissioners were to serve two-year terms, with the first election to be held in 1913. Beginning in 1917 the term was extended to four years to provide for more continuity. Between 1915 and 1923 the board was expanded to five commissioners.

This listing includes the full commission for the years 1911 to 1963, when residents voted to adopt the Mayor-Council Act of 1955 as Birmingham's form of government, providing for a Mayor and nine-member City Council to be elected at-large.

Commissions

1911-1913

1913-1915

1915-1917

Associate commissioners added, increasing size of board to five

1917-1921

Term extended to four years (November 6, 1917–November 7, 1921)

1921-1925

Served November 7, 1921–1925. Associate commissioners dismissed after law passed on August 15, 1923.

1925-1929

1929-1933

1933-1937

1937-1941

1941-1945

1945-1949


1949-1953

1953-1957

1957-1961

1961-1963

References


Preceded by:
Birmingham Board of Aldermen 		Legislative Body for the City of Birmingham
1911 - 1963 		Succeeded by:
Birmingham City Council
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