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Section
36-1-1

Names of Counties

Section
36-1-2

Extent of Jurisdiction of Counties Divided by Water

Section
36-1-3

County a Body Corporate; Power to Sue and Be Sued Generally

Section
36-1-4

When County Liable to Be Sued

Section
36-1-5

Service Upon County

Section
36-1-6

Publication of Annual Financial Statement; Contents

Section
36-1-7

Submission to Grand Jury of Sworn Returns of Receipts and Disbursements; Approval or Disapproval; Appearance to Explain Errors; Failure to Make Return

Section
36-1-8

Investment of Certain Tax Proceeds in Authorized Bonds; Registration of Bonds

Section
36-1-9

Payment Into County Treasury

Section
36-1-10

Employment of Accountant to Examine Books

Section
36-1-11

Additional Temporary Personnel and Equipment for Assistance of County Officers or Departments

Section
36-1-11.1

Expenditure of Funds for Insurance and Employment Benefits

Section
36-1-12

Courthouse to Remain Open During Normal Working Hours

Section
36-1-13

Speculation in County Orders by County Officer

Section
36-1-14

Interested Transactions Prohibited; Removal From Office for Violation

Section
36-1-15

Prohibition, Regulation, and Taxation of Fortunetelling and Similar Practices

Section
36-1-16

Garbage, Trash, Waste, or Refuse Not to Be Transported Across State or County Boundaries for Dumping Without Permission; Exemption

Section
36-1-17

Authority of County Employees to Issue Citations for Violation of Ordinances and Regulations in Counties Having Population of 550,000 or More; Jurisdiction; Effect of Failure to Respond

Section
36-1-18

Authority of Counties Having Population of 550,000 or More to Assess Against Cost of Repairing Streets as Necessitated by Private Construction Activity; Liens

Section
36-1-19

Appropriation for Charitable Grants or Contributions in Counties Having Population Greater Than 550,000; Establishment of Boards or Councils to Devise Procedures and Advise Governing Authority

Section
36-1-19.1

Appropriations for Charitable Grants or Contributions in Counties Having Population of 400,000 or More; Boards or Councils to Establish Procedures and Advise Governing Authorities

Section
36-1-20

Ordinances for Governing and Policing of Unincorporated Areas of County

Section
36-1-21

Civil Service System for County Employees

Section
36-1-22

Business and Occupational License Taxes and Fees

Section
36-1-23

Purchase From County of Materials Used in the Construction of Water Systems, Sewer Systems, Storm and Drainage Systems, Buildings, or Other Facilities

Section
36-1-24

Training Classes for Clerks of Governing Authority of County

Section
36-1-25

Official Minutes of Meetings

Section
36-1-26

Contracts for Utility Services; Terms and Conditions

Section
36-1-27

Referendum Approval Required Prior to Expenditure of Public Funds for Establishment of Fixed Guideway Transit; Definitions; Submission of the Question to Qualified Voters; Ballot Language