This bill amends Section 45-2-120.12 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically regarding the appointment of contract employees by the Baldwin County Commission. The new language establishes that the appointment of certain contract employees is now permissive rather than mandatory. The bill specifies that the judge of probate, revenue commissioner, and sheriff may each appoint a designated number of employees for specific roles, such as chief clerk and chief deputy, while removing the requirement for the county commission to appoint certain positions, including the development and environmental director.

Additionally, the bill outlines the provisions that must be included in the contracts for appointed employees, such as termination clauses, job descriptions, annual evaluations, and stipulations regarding the binding nature of contracts on successor commissions. Notably, it also states that any action to cancel or not renew a contract for an appointed employee requires a three-fourths vote from the elected members of the county commission. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-2-120