This bill pertains to Baldwin County and seeks to amend Section 45-2-230.03 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically regarding the compensation of the sheriff. The bill proposes changes to the sheriff's additional expense allowance and overall compensation. The current law's reference to the commencement date of "March 28" is to be deleted and replaced with "June 1, 2024." Additionally, the bill increases the total compensation of the sheriff from the current amount of "one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($130,000)" to "one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000)" per year. This increase is to be paid from the county's general fund in equal monthly installments.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that beginning with the term of office following June 1, 2024, the sheriff's annual salary will be set at "one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000)," which will encompass all forms of compensation provided by law. It also includes a provision that any cost-of-living adjustments granted to employees of the sheriff's office will similarly apply to the sheriff's compensation. Such increases will be given as an expense allowance until the end of the current term, after which they will be incorporated into the sheriff's salary. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-2-230