This bill pertains to the compensation structure for the Sheriff of Mobile County. It introduces a new annual expense allowance of thirty-three thousand dollars ($33,000) that will be paid in equal monthly installments from the county's general fund. This allowance is in addition to the sheriff's existing compensation and can be considered for retirement benefits. However, this expense allowance will expire at the end of the current term of office.
Beginning with the next term of office, the sheriff's annual salary will be increased by the same amount of thirty-three thousand dollars ($33,000), effectively replacing the expense allowance with a salary increase. Additionally, the sheriff will receive the same compensation increases that apply to all county employees. The bill will take effect on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.