SB329 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Jefferson County, personnel board, Citizens Supervisory Commission, composition and duties, Act 248, 1945 Reg. Sess., am'd

Summary

SB329 would rewrite Jefferson County's Citizens Supervisory Commission that oversees the county Personnel Board, detailing who serves, how they are chosen, and how the commission operates.

What This Bill Does

It expands and clarifies the Citizens Supervisory Commission by listing many specific local offices and organizations as potential members. It sets up elections for certain seats by designated employee groups, with two-year terms and possible renewal, and designates how alternates can serve. It assigns the commission the power to appoint and advise the Personnel Board, require open meetings, and regulate rules and oversight, including compensation, vacancies, and impeachment provisions.

Who It Affects

• Jefferson County classified employees (including firefighters, police, and non-public-safety staff) who will elect certain commission members and are represented in the commission's oversight of the county Personnel Board; these employees have defined terms and voting rights for specific seats.
• County and local organizations and officials named to sit on or appoint members of the Citizens Supervisory Commission (e.g., County Commission leadership, mayor of the largest city, probate judge, chambers of commerce, PTA councils, American Legion posts, unions and other civic/business groups); these groups gain seats on the commission and a role in supervising the personnel system.

Key Provisions

• Composition: The Citizens Supervisory Commission shall include a wide range of members from government, public safety, labor, and civic groups (e.g., county officials, firefighters, police, non-public safety employees, Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber, PTA council, American Legion, engineering clubs, farm bureau, probate judge, etc.).
• Election and terms: Some commission seats are elected by specific employee groups with two-year terms (and potential one-year renewal); the Director of Personnel certifies eligible voters and oversees nomination procedures; alternates may serve if designated by the member.
• Powers and duties: The commission appoints and advises the county Personnel Board, makes recommendations, and fills board vacancies; it can review and repeal Personnel Board rules at semi-annual meetings but cannot amend or create new rules within the Personnel Board’s purview.
• Meetings and rules: The commission must meet regularly (at least twice a year plus organizational meetings); meetings follow open meetings laws, with notice requirements and procedures for calling meetings.
• Chair and administration: The probate judge serves as chair with a tie-breaking vote and credential duties; the chair maintains records and roster, and may compel attendance; the director of personnel assists and oversees procedural aspects.
• Compensation and costs: Each commission member receives a $10 per diem for attending meetings, with expenses paid as other personnel system expenses.
• Impeachment and vacancies: Commission and personnel board provisions include impeachment processes for board members and rules for filling vacancies.
• Effective date and conflicts: Applies only to Jefferson County; repeals conflicting laws; becomes effective immediately upon governor’s approval.

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Subjects

Jefferson County