AGO 1996-103.

• Case Date: January 18, 1996
• Court: Alabama

Alabama Attorney General Opinions 1996. AGO 1996-103. 1996-103January 18, 1996Honorable Morgan Reynolds Attorney, City of Clanton P. O. Drawer 70 Rockett Building Clanton, AL 35045 Municipalities - Churches - Funds - Contributions - Religious Organizations A municipality may not expend funds to assist a church in hosting a convention.Dear Mr. Reynolds: This opinion is issued in response to your request for an opinion from the Attorney General. QUESTIONS 1 AND 2 Can the city legally, from city funds, make a contribution of money to a church group in order to assist in the payment of expenses incurred by the church in hosting a church convention? Can the city legally, from city funds, make a contribution of money to a church group to repay the church for expenses already incurred by the church where the church has sponsored a convention relating to education? FACTS AND ANALYSIS Municipalities in Alabama are prohibited by the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, Article IV, Section 94, from granting any public money or thing of value in aid of, or to any individual, association, or...