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Any office in this state is vacated:
(1) By the death of the incumbent;
(2) By the resignation of the incumbent, except in such cases as are excepted by law;
(3) By the incumbent's ceasing to be a resident of the state or of the division, district, circuit or county for which he was elected or appointed;
(4) By the decision of a competent tribunal declaring the election or appointment of the incumbent void or his office vacant;
(5) By the act of the Legislature abridging the term of office of the incumbent, when the same is not fixed by the constitution; and
(6) In such other cases as are or may be declared by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alabama Code Title 36. Public Officers and Employees § 36-9-1 - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-36-public-officers-and-employees/al-code-sect-36-9-1/
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