HB523 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Wes KitchensSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Marshall Co., Personnel Board, apppointments, expense allowance of members, Secs. 45-48-121.03, 45-48-121.04 am'd.
Summary: HB523 amends Marshall County's Personnel Board rules to change how members are appointed, how long they serve, how they are eligible, and their monthly expense allowance.
What This Bill Does
It creates a five-member Personnel Board with appointments by the county commission (1 member), by the Marshall County Legislative Delegation (3 members), and one member elected by county employees. It establishes staggered initial terms (2, 3, 4, 5, 6 years) and then six-year terms thereafter, with the elected member limited to two terms. It sets eligibility rules, vacancy procedures, and requires the board to elect a chair, adopt rules, and have the ability to hire staff; it also sets the monthly expense allowance at $200, paid by the county. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Marshall County employees who will elect one board member and participate in oversight of personnel matters
Marshall County residents and county government officials, who are affected by how the board is appointed, how it operates, and the monthly expense payments

Key Provisions
Board composition: five members (1 appointed by the county commission, 3 appointed by the Marshall County Legislative Delegation, 1 elected by county employees).
Term structure: initial terms of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 years by lot; subsequent terms are six years; elected member may be reappointed/reelected for up to two terms; appointed members may be reappointed.
Eligibility and vacancies: members must be of good character, residents and qualified electors; cannot hold or seek elective office; vacancies filled in the same manner as original appointments.
Board operations: within 15 days of appointment, the board convenes and elects a chair; three members constitute a quorum; members must take an oath; board can adopt rules and hire staff (clerical, personnel officers, legal counsel).
Expense allowance: each member receives $200 per month, paid by the Marshall County Commission.
Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Marshall County