HB425 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard J. Laird

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Clay Co., coroner, expense allowance increased, Sec. 45-14-60 am'd.

Summary

HB425 raises Clay County coroner’s monthly expense allowance to $1,000, replaces other pay with this allowance, and retroactively ratifies coroner payments, with the new rules taking effect after governor approval.

What This Bill Does

Sets the Clay County coroner’s expense allowance at $1,000 per month, paid from the county's general fund, and states this replaces any salary, fees, or other compensation under general or local law. Retroactively ratifies all payments of salary, expense allowances, fees, or other compensation previously made in good faith to the coroner, dating back to October 1, 1996. States the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

Who It Affects

• Clay County coroner — receives a higher monthly expense allowance of $1,000 and has this allowance serve in lieu of other compensation.
• Clay County government/general fund — responsible for paying the $1,000 monthly allowance from the county’s general fund.
• Past recipients of coroner pay since October 1, 1996 — payments are retroactively ratified as proper and valid.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 45-14-60 to set the coroner’s monthly expense allowance in Clay County at $1,000, payable from the county general fund, and to replace any other salary or compensation.
• Provides retroactive ratification of all good-faith coroner salary/expense payments made since October 1, 1996.
• Establishes that the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Clay County