HB570 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard J. Laird

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Clay Co., coroner, expense allowance increased, retroactive effect, Sec. 45-14-60 am'd.; Act 2010-197, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Summary

HB570 would set a fixed $1,000 monthly expense allowance for Clay County's coroner, replace other compensation with this allowance, and apply retroactively to May 1, 2010.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Clay County coroner would receive a $1,000 per month expense allowance paid from the county's general fund. This allowance would be in lieu of any salary, fees, or other expense allowances for operating the office. The coroner's actual and necessary expenses would be handled through this allowance, with payments and supplies processed like other county officers. The change is retroactive to May 1, 2010.

Who It Affects

• Clay County coroner and the coroner's office — will receive a fixed monthly expense allowance instead of other compensation or reimbursements.
• Clay County government/General Fund — responsible for paying the $1,000 monthly allowance and processing related expenses and requisitions in the same manner as other county officers.

Key Provisions

• The coroner in Clay County shall receive an expense allowance of $1,000 per month, paid from the county's general fund.
• Acceptance of the monthly allowance is in lieu of any salary, fees, or other expense allowances for the coroner's office.
• Expenses shall be paid and supplies requisitioned in the same manner as other county officers.
• The act is retroactive to May 1, 2010.

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Subjects

Clay County