Alabama § 9-9-19 - Compensation of District Officers and Employees.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 9-9-19 — Compensation of District Officers and Employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-9-19. Compensation of District Officers and Employees.
Each member of the board of viewers shall receive as compensation for his services $25.00 per diem when actually employed. The secretary of the board of water management commissioners shall be entitled to such compensation for his secretarial work as may be agreed upon by the board of water management commissioners. Any attorney, engineer or assistant engineer or assistants employed under the provisions of this article shall receive such compensation for his or their services as shall be fixed and determined upon by the court of probate, together with reimbursement for all necessary expenses, until the board of water management commissioners is appointed, which shall then assume jurisdiction of these matters. The compensation of the treasurer of the district and of all other assistants and employees shall be determined by the board of water management commissioners. Such expenses shall be paid by order of the board of water management commissioners out of the fund provided for that purpose, and the board of water management commissioners shall issue warrants therefor in payment thereof.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 9-9-19
What does Code of Alabama § 9-9-19 cover?
Section 9-9-19 ("Compensation of District Officers and Employees.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 9-9-19?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 9-9-19 apply to my situation?
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