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The foundational document for Alabama's government is the Alabama Constitution, which was ratified in 1901. At almost 800 amendments and 310,000 words, it is the world's longest constitution and is roughly forty times the length of the U.S. Constitution. There is a significant movement to rewrite and modernize Alabama's constitution. This movement is based upon the fact that Alabama's constitution highly centralizes power in Montgomery and leaves practically no power in local hands. Any policy changes proposed around the state must be approved by the entire Alabama legislature and, frequently, by state referendum.
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Florence, Alabama: Governor Bob Riley is expected to make an announcement regarding the replacement of retired Lauderdale County Circuit Judge Mike Suttle. Suttle has served as circuit judge for more than 24 years. He is now an attorney in Florence.
The Lauderdale County Judicial Commission has submitted three nominees for the vacancy created by Suttle's retirement: James E. Hall II, R. Wilson Jenkins Jr. and Gilbert P. Self, all Florence lawyers.
This is the first time a committee has been part of the decision making process when it comes to judicial nomination in Lauderdale County. In the past, the Governor has been solely responsible for making an appointment.
Riley has 30 days to select one of the nominees to serve the remainder of Suttle's term, which will expire in 2010. [1]
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Portions of this article were taken from Sunshine Review under the GNU license.
