Alabama § 36-13-7 - Authority to Remove Employees; Exceptions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 36-13-7 — Authority to Remove Employees; Exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-13-7. Authority to Remove Employees; Exceptions.
The Governor is authorized and empowered to remove from office and discharge from employment, with or without cause, any person who holds office or employment in any of the state executive departments and agencies by virtue of appointment by the incumbent Governor or any preceding Governor, except those employees subject to the Merit System provisions.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 36-13-7
What does Code of Alabama § 36-13-7 cover?
Section 36-13-7 ("Authority to Remove Employees; Exceptions.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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