HB511 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Russellville, civil service board, compensation, city council authorized to set, Sec. 45-30A-50.03 am'd.
Summary: HB511 allows Russellville's city council to set how much the civil service board is paid.
What This Bill Does
HB511 amends Section 45-30A-50.03 to authorize the Russellville city council to set the compensation for the five-member civil service board that runs the city personnel program. The board has five city residents who cannot be city employees or elected officials, and they are paid monthly (the amount set by the council) with reasonable expenses reimbursed from the city's general fund. The council also controls the board’s appropriations and can hire necessary staff with approval, and the board must meet at least quarterly.

Who It Affects
Five Russellville residents appointed to the civil service board will have their pay and expenses set by the city council.
The city’s general fund and taxpayers are affected because compensation and approved expenses are paid from the fund.
The city council/governing body gains authority to determine compensation levels and oversee the board’s finances.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the Russellville city council to set the compensation for the five-member civil service board.
Board members are residents of the city appointed by the governing body and may not be city employees or hold elective public office.
Compensation is paid monthly; the amount is determined by the city council, with expenses reimbursed from the city’s general fund (baseline referenced as $200).
The governing body controls appropriations and may regulate the board's expenses; the board may hire necessary full- or part-time staff with approval.
The board must meet at least quarterly and elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary-treasurer.
Effective date: first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Franklin County