The bill pertains to Perry County and involves changes to the compensation structure for the county coroner. It introduces an expense allowance of $12,000 per year for the coroner, effective from June 1, 2024. This allowance is to be paid in equal monthly installments from the county's general fund. The bill specifies that this expense allowance will replace any other allowance or fees currently provided to the coroner and will be the sole form of expense allowance or fees for the position. Additionally, the bill states that this provision will be repealed at the end of the term of the coroner serving on June 1, 2024.
Furthermore, the bill sets a salary of $12,000 per year for the coroner, to be implemented from the next term following the current coroner's term. This salary will be paid from the general fund of the county in equal monthly installments and will be the only form of compensation, expense allowance, salary, or fees provided to the coroner. The bill also repeals Section 45-53-60 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and Act 91-361 of the 1991 Regular Session, which are related to the coroner's expense allowances. The act is scheduled to become effective on June 1, 2024, and was passed by the House on April 11, 2024, and by the Senate on April 25, 2024.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 45-53-60
Enrolled: 45-53-60