Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 375-X-1 — General Provisions

375 Alabama Department of Homeland Security

Ala. Admin. Code r. 375-X-1-.01 Purpose

The Department of Homeland Security was created to ensure that adequate preparations are made to provide for the common defense of Alabama’s infrastructure and resources and to protect and preserve the life, health, welfare and property of its citizens. It shall be the purpose of the Department to assist, coordinate and encourage homeland security preparedness by other state departments and agencies and the political subdivisions of the state.

History

• Author: James M. Walker, Jr.
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §31-9A-5.
• New Rule: Filed January 10, 2006; effective February 14, 2006.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 375-X-1-.02 Statutory And Rulemaking Authority

The Department was created by the adoption of the “Alabama Homeland Security Act of 2003.” This Act is codified as Section 31-9A-1 through 16. Rulemaking authority is granted to the Department by Code of Ala. 1975, §31-9A-5(c)(7).

History

• Author: James M. Walker, Jr.
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §31-9A-5.
• New Rule: Filed January 10, 2006; effective February 14, 2006.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 375-X-1-.03 Definitions

(1) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Homeland Security.

(2) DIRECTOR. The Director of the Department of Homeland Security.

(3) HOMELAND SECURITY. The development, coordination and implementation of a state policy to secure the state of Alabama from terrorist threat or attack and natural disaster.

(4) POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. A county, city, town or fire district of the State of Alabama.

History

• Author: James M. Walker, Jr.
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §31-9A-5.
• New Rule: Filed January 10, 2006; effective February 14, 2006.