Section 31-2-134 - National Guard Challenge Program(a) In addition to any other authority provided by the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, or any laws of the State of Alabama, the Governor, as Commander in Chief of the organized militia of this state and in accordance with 32 U.S.C. §509, may order or direct that the Alabama National Guard apply for and use federal funds to provide training, education, and other benefits to civilians in accordance with 32 U.S.C. §509.(b) Whenever the Governor assigns a duty to the Adjutant General under this section, the Adjutant General may do all of the following: (1) Consult with appropriate state agencies concerning youth opportunity training programs and, in connection therewith, establish a program utilizing National Guard facilities, the National Guard, and the Military Department personnel in order to provide military-based training and other benefits to civilian youth pursuant to an agreement with the federal government or as otherwise agreed.(2) Enter into agreements and do all things necessary or incidental to the performance of any such duty, including, but not limited to, the execution of grant agreements with the federal government and the execution of other contracts and agreements.Ala. Code § 31-2-134 (1975)
Act 2000-799, p. 1900, §1.