HB662 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Elwyn Thomas

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Blount Co., sheriff, expense allowance authorized by county commission

Summary

Allows Blount County to pay the sheriff an annual expense allowance equal to the monthly county commissioner expense allowance, if approved for the year.

What This Bill Does

Starting October 1, 2012 and on each October 1 thereafter, the Blount County Commission may provide the sheriff with an expense allowance for the fiscal year, equal to the monthly expense allowance received by a county commissioner, provided the commission approves the payment. The allowance is paid monthly from the county general fund in the same way as other salaries and expense allowances, and it is in addition to the sheriff's existing salary and allowances.

Who It Affects

• Blount County Sheriff: may receive an additional annual expense allowance equal to the monthly commissioner expense allowance if the county commission approves it for the fiscal year.
• Blount County residents/taxpayers: funding for the allowance comes from the county general fund, affecting the county budget and expenditures.

Key Provisions

• Effective Oct 1, 2012 and each Oct 1 thereafter, the Blount County Commission may provide the sheriff with an expense allowance for the fiscal year equal to the monthly expense allowance of a county commissioner, contingent on approval for that year.
• The expense allowance shall be paid monthly from the county general fund in the same manner as other salaries and expense allowances are paid.
• The expense allowance is in addition to any other salary and expense allowance the sheriff already receives.
• The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects

Blount County