The bill mandates that beginning January 1, 2025, all individuals elected as mayors or members of municipal governing bodies in Alabama must enroll in and complete a training course during each year of their first elected term. This training course will consist of at least 10 hours of instruction covering various subjects, including the general powers of municipalities, ethics, budgeting, and the Open Meetings Act, among others. Individuals who have completed the Certified Municipal Official Program will be exempt from this requirement. Additionally, those who have already completed the initial training must participate in at least five hours of continuing education annually.

The bill also stipulates that all expenses related to the required training, including costs for lodging, travel, and meals, will be covered by the municipality's general fund. The training programs will be developed in consultation with the Alabama Ethics Commission, the Attorney General's Office, and the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. The act will apply to all municipalities incorporated under Title 11 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and will take effect on January 1, 2025.