This bill establishes a new salary structure for mayors of Class 1 municipalities in Alabama, setting their annual salary at an amount that is 10 percent higher than the salary of the highest-paid municipal employee under the jurisdiction of the county personnel board. The salary will remain fixed throughout the mayor's four-year term, regardless of any changes to the salary of the referenced employee. Additionally, the bill stipulates that this salary will supersede any other expense allowance or compensation previously provided by law.

To implement these changes, the bill amends Section 11-43-80 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically inserting language that excludes Class 1 municipalities from the previous salary determination process by the council. Furthermore, it repeals several existing laws, including Act 84-618, which provided for an expense allowance for Class 1 mayors, and other sections related to mayoral compensation. The bill is set to take effect on November 11, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-43-86, 11-43-86, 45-37A-52, 11-43-80