Agency Function and Subfunctions The mandated function of the board is to manage and control all structures, facilities, or coliseum constructed by the Alabama Building Commission as an agricultural center for the purpose of housing livestock shows, agricultural and industrial displays, and other exhibits. It is one of the agencies responsible for performing the economic development and stewardship functions of Alabama government. In the performance of its mandated function, the board may engage in the following subfunctions: Promulgating Rules and Regulations. In accordance with Code of Alabama, Section 2-6-1, the board is authorized to have the right to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the board. Operating. The is responsible for leasing lands, structures, facilities, and equipment which are provided by the Alabama Building Commission for the board. The board is authorized to operate, manage, and control the livestock shows, agricultural and industrial displays, and other exhibits and events. In addition, the board may allocate certain legislative appropriations to counties and municipalities as an aid in constructing agricultural and industrial display facilities, livestock shows, and other exhibits. Finally, in order to determine award winners from fair participants, the board appoints the Special Awards Committee for Fairs. The committee consists of not more than five people. Administering Internal Operations. A significant portion of the agency’s work includes general administrative, financial, and personnel activities performed to support its programmatic areas. Managing the Agency: Activities include internal office management work common to most government agencies such as corresponding and communicating; scheduling; meeting; documenting policy and procedures; reporting; litigating; drafting, promoting, or tracking legislation; publicizing and providing information; managing records; and managing information systems and technology. Managing Finances: Activities involved in managing finances may include the following: budgeting (preparing and reviewing the budget package, submitting the budget package to the Department of Finance, and documenting amendments and performance of the budget); purchasing (requisitioning and purchasing supplies and equipment, receipting and invoicing for goods, and authorizing payment for products received); accountings for the expenditure, encumbrance, disbursement, and reconciliation of funds within the agency’s budget through a uniform system of accounting and reporting; contracting with companies or individuals; bidding for products and services; and assisting in the audit process. Managing Human Resources: Activities involved in managing human resources
Agency Function and Subfunctions The mandated function of the board is to manage and control all structures, facilities, or coliseum constructed by the Alabama Building Commission as an agricultural center for the purpose of housing livestock shows, agricultural and industrial displays, and other exhibits. It is one of the agencies responsible for performing the economic development and stewardship functions of Alabama government. In the performance of its mandated function, the board may engage in the following subfunctions: Promulgating Rules and Regulations. In accordance with Code of Alabama, Section 2-6-1, the board is authorized to have the right to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the board. Operating. The is responsible for leasing lands, structures, facilities, and equipment which are provided by the Alabama Building Commission for the board. The board is authorized to operate, manage, and control the livestock shows, agricultural and industrial displays, and other exhibits and events. In addition, the board may allocate certain legislative appropriations to counties and municipalities as an aid in constructing agricultural and industrial display facilities, livestock shows, and other exhibits. Finally, in order to determine award winners from fair participants, the board appoints the Special Awards Committee for Fairs. The committee consists of not more than five people. Administering Internal Operations. A significant portion of the agency’s work includes general administrative, financial, and personnel activities performed to support its programmatic areas. Managing the Agency: Activities include internal office management work common to most government agencies such as corresponding and communicating; scheduling; meeting; documenting policy and procedures; reporting; litigating; drafting, promoting, or tracking legislation; publicizing and providing information; managing records; and managing information systems and technology. Managing Finances: Activities involved in managing finances may include the following: budgeting (preparing and reviewing the budget package, submitting the budget package to the Department of Finance, and documenting amendments and performance of the budget); purchasing (requisitioning and purchasing supplies and equipment, receipting and invoicing for goods, and authorizing payment for products received); accountings for the expenditure, encumbrance, disbursement, and reconciliation of funds within the agency’s budget through a uniform system of accounting and reporting; contracting with companies or individuals; bidding for products and services; and assisting in the audit process. Managing Human Resources: Activities involved in managing human resources
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