Alabama § 45-58A-11.04 - Personnel Director.
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§ 45-58A-11.04. Personnel Director.
(a) The mayor or city manager shall appoint a personnel director. The director shall be experienced in the field of personnel administration and shall administer an efficient and economical merit system in accordance with the rules arising therefrom, and shall carry out the policies established by the board. The personnel director shall maintain neutrality between employees and the appointing authority. The personnel director may be suspended or terminated by the mayor or city manager for cause set forth in this part, subject to a right of appeal directly to the personnel board. Any regular employee may file a complaint against the director directly to the mayor.
(b) In addition to the duties and responsibilities set forth elsewhere in this part, the director shall do all of the following:
(1) Serve as secretary to the board.
(2) Prepare for approval of the board any policies, rules, and regulations needed to carry out board action under this part.
(3) Coordinate with the city as to the effectiveness of the system and compliance with this part by the conduct of studies and inquires deemed necessary, and report the findings along with any recommendations for improvements to the city. In connection with the investigations, hearings, or inquiries, the director may administer oaths, issue subpoenas, require the attendance of witnesses, and compel the production of records, documents, and papers pertaining to the subject under consideration.
(4) Study the organization and operation, and manpower requirements of the departments, and make recommendations for improvements to the council.
(5) Maintain an official roster of all positions in the city wherein shall be recorded the various personnel transactions affecting the employee.
(6) Promote and assist in the establishment of programs for general employee pension, welfare, health, and career development.
(7) Maintain all employee and retiree files complete with all tax and benefit elections of the employee, resumes, disciplinary actions, responses, applications, and copies of certifications and training classes relevant to the class or position of the employee and required by the city for continued employment.
(8) Counsel employees on their rights under this part and city policy.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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