Alabama § 45-42-61 - Appointment; Duties; Compensation.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-42-61 — Appointment; Duties; Compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-42-61. Appointment; Duties; Compensation.
In Limestone County, the county coroner, subject to approval of the county commission, may appoint one or more deputy coroners who shall have the same responsibilities as the coroner. If the county coroner should for any reason vacate the office, any deputy coroner shall serve until a successor is appointed or elected. A deputy coroner shall receive a salary of six hundred dollars ($600) a month to be paid out of the general fund of the county in the same manner as other elected or appointed officials are paid. The salary provided by this section shall be the total compensation of any deputy coroner and shall be in lieu of any other compensation, salary, expense allowance, or fees provided to any deputy coroner prior to the effective date of Act 2024-446.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-42-61
What does Code of Alabama § 45-42-61 cover?
Section 45-42-61 ("Appointment; Duties; Compensation.") 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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