The bill proposes the dissolution of the Civil Service Board of the City of Jacksonville, effective July 1, 2024. It mandates that the city's governing body take specific actions to protect the vested rights of current appointees and ensure that all employees governed by the Civil Service Board remain employed during good behavior, with the caveat that they can still be removed for cause. Additionally, the governing body is required to adopt a comprehensive human resources policy manual that includes guidelines for personnel management, recruitment, and compliance with federal and state laws. The existing rules and regulations of the Civil Service Board will remain in effect until replaced by new regulations adopted by the governing body.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Part 2 of Article 7 of Chapter 8A of Title 45, which includes Sections 45-8A-71 through 45-8A-71.16 of the Code of Alabama 1975, effectively eliminating the legal framework governing the Civil Service Board. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-8A-71, 45-8A-71
Enrolled: 45-8A-71, 45-8A-71