SB396 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Calhoun Co., civil service system, procedure to fill vacancies in classified service, employment of temporary employees, Secs. 45-8-120.09, 45-8-120.12 am'd.

Summary

The bill changes Calhoun County's civil service rules to broaden use of temporary hires for vacancies, with time limits and a path for temporary workers to move into permanent classified jobs.

What This Bill Does

It allows the Civil Service Board and appointing authorities to fill classified vacancies with temporary individuals when no eligible list exists or in emergencies, with a default limit of 90 days and a possible 90-day extension. It also allows temporary work in non-classified positions for up to 180 consecutive days, with the same pay and benefits as regular employees. After one year of temporary employment, a worker can transfer to the classified service if they meet conditions (one year on the job, pass the required exam, and be in good standing). The bill maintains examination requirements for classified and part-time positions, and lets the board set rules for reassignment, promotion, transfer, or voluntary demotion before considering new hires from an eligibility list.

Who It Affects

• Calhoun County Civil Service Board — administers exams, determines guidelines, and governs temporary hiring and reassignment rules.
• Appointing authorities in Calhoun County — may hire temporary workers to fill classified vacancies under specified conditions and time limits; may reassign current classified employees before hiring from an eligibility list.
• Job applicants for classified or part-time positions — generally must take examinations; exam requirements apply to those positions as outlined by the board.
• Current classified employees — potential for reassignment, promotion, transfer, or voluntary demotion under board rules.
• Temporary workers and applicants for temporary positions — have defined duration limits (90 days, extendable; or up to 180 days for non-classified temporary work) and may be eligible to move into the classified service after one year if criteria are met.

Key Provisions

• Allow appointing authorities to fill a classified vacancy with a temporary individual when there is no eligibility list or in an emergency; normally limited to 90 days, extendable by 90 days; temporary appointments end once an eligibility list is established and a list candidate is appointed.
• Authorize temporary work in non-classified temporary positions for up to 180 consecutive calendar days, with the same pay and benefits as regular classified employees.
• Create a pathway for temporary employees to transfer to the classified service after one year if they have worked for the appointing authority for one year, passed the required civil service exam, and are in good standing.
• Maintain public, competitive examinations for classified and part-time positions; the board may adjust requirements and can set rules for reassignment or promotions before considering applicants from an eligibility list.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Calhoun County