HB274 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ed Henry

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Marshall Co., coroner, expense allowance, further provided for, Act 85-464, 1985 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Summary

Amends Marshall County law to set a monthly expense allowance for the coroner and adjust how it is paid and classified.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a monthly expense allowance for the Marshall County coroner (between $750 and $1,350) to be paid from the county general fund. The allowance is in addition to the coroner's salary and replaces any other coroner expense allowances previously provided by law. It ratifies coroner payments made since February 11, 2013, and changes how future salary adjustments for the coroner are determined by the Marshall County Personnel Board/Commission.

Who It Affects

• Marshall County coroner who will receive the new monthly expense allowance (in addition to salary, replacing prior allowances).
• Marshall County government (County Commission and Marshall County Personnel Board/Commission) responsible for paying the allowance and classifying the coroner position for future salary adjustments.

Key Provisions

• Sets the coroner's expense allowance at $750 to $1,350 per month, payable from the county general fund.
• The expense allowance is in addition to salary and replaces any other coroner expense allowances previously provided by law.
• Ratifies all coroner payments made since February 11, 2013.
• For future salary adjustments, the coroner position will be classified in Marshall County's county service as determined by the Marshall County Personnel Board/Commission.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Marshall County