This bill amends Section 45-2-230.03 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to increase the compensation of the Sheriff of Baldwin County. The effective date for the new compensation structure is set for June 1, 2024. The sheriff's total annual compensation will rise from $130,000 to $150,000, with this amount being paid as an expense allowance in equal monthly installments from the county's general fund. Additionally, starting from the next term of office after June 1, 2024, the sheriff will receive this increased salary in lieu of any other compensation currently provided by law.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if any employee of the Sheriff's office receives a cost-of-living adjustment, the same adjustment will apply to the sheriff's compensation. Any increases granted under this provision will initially be disbursed as an expense allowance until the end of the sheriff's term, at which point it will be converted to salary. The bill effectively removes the previous compensation amounts and replaces them with the new figures, ensuring that the sheriff's pay aligns with adjustments made for other employees in the office.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-2-230