Section 45-29-120 – Applicability.
Section 45-29-120 Applicability. This article shall apply only in Fayette County, Alabama. (Act 93-388, p. 664, §1.)
Section 45-29-120.01 – Definitions.
Section 45-29-120.01 Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: (1) APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY. In the case of employees in the offices of the elected officials of the county, such elected officials, and in the case of all other county or municipal employees, the county governing body, or the board […]
Section 45-29-120.02 – Exceptions.
Section 45-29-120.02 Exceptions. This article shall apply to all law enforcement officials and employees in the service of the county or any board, agency, or instrumentality thereof except: (1) Persons holding elective offices. (2) Member of appointive boards, commissions, and committees. (3) Persons whose employment is subject to the approval of the United States government […]
Section 45-29-120.03 – Merit System.
Section 45-29-120.03 Merit system. All employees to whom this article applies shall be governed by merit system rules and regulations governing dismissals, suspensions, layoffs, and terminations prescribed in this article, administered by the merit system board, the creation of which is provided for in Section 45-29-120.04. Presently employed persons shall remain in their respective employments […]
Section 45-29-120.04 – Merit System Board – Creation; Composition.
Section 45-29-120.04 Merit System Board – Creation; composition. (a) There is hereby created the Merit System Board of Fayette County, Alabama, which shall become effective on May 10, 1993, and shall be composed of three members: (1) One member shall be appointed by the Fayette County Commission. (2) One member shall be appointed by the […]
Section 45-29-120.05 – Merit System Board – Compensation.
Section 45-29-120.05 Merit System Board – Compensation. Each member of the board shall be paid ten dollars ($10) per month. (Act 93-388, p. 664, §6.)
Section 45-29-120.06 – Merit System Board – Meetings.
Section 45-29-120.06 Merit System Board – Meetings. The board shall fix the times for its regular meetings and it may hold special, adjourned, or called meetings at any time. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All meetings of the board shall be held in […]
Section 45-29-120.07 – Merit System Board – Recordkeeping.
Section 45-29-120.07 Merit System Board – Recordkeeping. The board shall keep minutes of its meetings and a record of all business transacted by it. Its records, except those which the rules of the board require to be held confidential for reasons of public policy, shall be open for inspection by any resident of the county […]
Section 45-29-120.08 – Merit System Board – Assistants and Materials.
Section 45-29-120.08 Merit System Board – Assistants and materials. The Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Fayette County shall provide the board with materials and secretarial help when needed during meetings and shall assign an area from time to time for the board meetings. It shall also provide filing cabinets and storage space for the board. (Act […]
Section 45-29-120.09 – Merit System Board – Expenses.
Section 45-29-120.09 Merit System Board – Expenses. The compensation to each board member and all other expenses of the board arising under this article shall be paid from funds of the county on the order of the board in the same manner as other county salaries and expenses are paid. At the end of the […]
Section 45-29-120.10 – Probationary Employment.
Section 45-29-120.10 Probationary employment. All appointments of employees to which this article applies, other than temporary appointments, shall be probationary for one year from the date of appointment. A probationary employee may be discharged by the sheriff or a governmental entity at their pleasure at any time before the expiration of one year from his […]
Section 45-29-120.11 – Chief Deputy Sheriff.
Section 45-29-120.11 Chief deputy sheriff. Whenever a new sheriff is elected or appointed, he or she may appoint any person as his or her chief deputy sheriff, provided such person meets the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as prescribed by the general laws of the state. The person holding the position of chief deputy […]
Section 45-29-120.12 – Suspension of Merit Employee.
Section 45-29-120.12 Suspension of merit employee. The appointing authority shall have authority to suspend, without pay, a merit employee for any personal misconduct, or fact, affecting or concerning his or her fitness or ability to perform his or her duties in the public interest. In the event a merit employee is suspended without pay for […]
Section 45-29-120.13 – Removal, Discharge, or Demotion of Merit Employee; Hearing; Appeals.
Section 45-29-120.13 Removal, discharge, or demotion of merit employee; hearing; appeals. (a)(1) The governing body of the county, or the head of any department or office, may remove, discharge, or demote any merit employee who is directly under such governing body, or department head, provided that within five days a report in writing of such […]
Section 45-29-120.14 – Political Activity.
Section 45-29-120.14 Political activity. No employee shall make, solicit, or receive any assessment, donation, subscription, or contribution for any political purpose whatsoever, or be a member of a committee or an officer of a political party, or take any part in its management or affairs except to exercise his or her right as a citizen […]
Section 45-29-120.15 – Violations.
Section 45-29-120.15 Violations. Any merit employee who willfully violates this article, or any rule or regulation issued in pursuance hereof, shall be dismissed from service under the system and shall not be appointed or reemployed for two years. (Act 93-388, p. 664, §16.)
Section 45-29-120.16 – Coverage.
Section 45-29-120.16 Coverage. All employees to which this article applies shall be covered by the merit system by one year from May 10, 1993. (Act 93-388, p. 664, §17.)