The bill amends Section 45-8-60.01 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to adjust the compensation structure for the coroner in Calhoun County. Key changes include the repeal of Section 45-8-60, which previously governed coroner compensation. The coroner's salary will remain at the current level until May 31, 2025, after which it will increase to $54,750 annually, with an expense allowance rising from $5,000 to $20,000 per year. Additionally, the bill allows for the employment of up to two compensated assistant coroners, whose annual salary will increase from $4,800 to $6,100.

The bill also outlines provisions for salary adjustments, including uniform increases in compensation that align with those granted to county employees. It specifies that any expense allowances will be void after the next term of office begins, and it allows the coroner to accept reimbursements from funeral establishments for certain operational costs. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-8-60, 45-8-60
Enrolled: 45-8-60, 45-8-60