HB417 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randy Davis
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Harry Shiver Joe Faust Alan Baker Steve McMillan
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Baldwin Co., personnel appeals board for county employees, election procedures, evaluation of contract employees, Secs. 45-2-120.08, 45-2-120.12 am'd.
Summary: HB417 creates a Baldwin County Personnel Appeals Board, establishes how two classified employees are elected to it, and adds contract-employee evaluation requirements for appointed county positions.
What This Bill Does
The bill creates a five-member Baldwin County Personnel Appeals Board (two appointed by the county commission, two elected by classified county employees, and a fifth member chosen by the other four). It sets up a detailed election process for the two classified-employee seats, including nominations, ballots with paychecks, run-offs if needed, and public-record certification. It also adds specific contract terms and evaluation requirements for appointed contract employees and specifies paths for appeals of certain county decisions to the circuit court.

Who It Affects
Classified county employees who nominate and vote for two members of the Baldwin County Personnel Appeals Board and whose ballots determine board composition.
Employees who may appeal final disciplinary actions or department-head decisions to the Baldwin County Personnel Appeals Board.
County commissioners, the classified employee group, and the Baldwin County legislative delegation involved in the board’s selection, tabulation, and oversight processes.
Appointed contract employees (positions listed in the bill such as county administrator, emergency management director, personnel director, county engineer, etc.) who receive defined contract terms, evaluations, and renewal/termination protections.

Key Provisions
Establishes a five-member Baldwin County Personnel Appeals Board: two appointed by the county commission, two elected by classified employees, and a fifth member chosen by the other four within 30 days (or by lot if the four cannot agree).
Implements a structured election process for the two classified-employee seats, including a nomination period, ballots distributed with paychecks, a vote for two names, and a run-off if no candidate receives a majority; ballots and certification become public records for 12 months.
Allows the board to hear appeals from final actions by the department head related to disciplinary actions and gives the board subpoena and evidentiary powers, plus authority to affirm, revise, or amend previous decisions.
Provides for a circuit-court, nonjury trial on adverse county-commission decisions within seven workdays of the decision being appealed.
Lists appointed contract-employees and requires contracts to include termination/severance, job descriptions, semiannual and annual evaluations, a nonbinding clause on successors after each four-year election, and a mandatory 90-day window to decide on continuation or cancellation after a successor takes office.
Requires contract-employee termination or non-renewal to be approved by a three-fourths vote of the elected members of the county commission.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Baldwin County