This bill amends Section 45-37-230 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish new compensation provisions for the Sheriff of Jefferson County. Starting January 14, 2019, the sheriff's annual salary will be set at $160,000, and the sheriff will also receive cost-of-living increases equivalent to those provided to deputy sheriffs in Jefferson County. Additionally, beginning June 1, 2025, the sheriff will receive an additional expense allowance of $40,000 per year, payable in monthly installments from the county's general fund. This allowance is intended to supplement the sheriff's overall compensation and may be considered for retirement contributions.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that effective January 18, 2027, the sheriff's annual salary will increase to $248,000, at which point the previously established salary and expense allowance provisions will become void. The bill removes the phrase "Effective beginning the next term of office" from the current law, replacing it with specific effective dates for the new compensation structure. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-37-230