HB26 Alabama 2021 Session

Under existing law, a public official or public employee who holds more than one public office, position, or employment may only receive the salary of the highest paid office, position, or employment

This bill would require an occupational licensing board, agency, or commission to notify a newly appointed board member of this restriction

This bill would also require all members of an occupational licensing board, agency, or commission to sign a statement each year as to their eligibility to receive a salary or compensation for serving on the board, agency, or commission

Relating to occupational licensing boards, agencies, and commissions; to add Section 41-9A-3 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to require occupational licensing boards, agencies, and commissions to notify newly appointed board members of the limitation on receiving only the salary of the highest paid position if the board member holds more than one public position; and to require each board member to annually certify eligibility to receive a salary or compensation, if applicable, for serving on the board, agency, or commission.