Ala. Code § 45-20-130.05

Before entering upon his or her duties, the county engineer shall make and enter into a surety bond in the amount set from time to time by the county commission, payable to Covington County, conditioned on the faithful discharge and performance of his or her duties as engineer, and for the faithful accounting of all monies or property of Covington County which may come into his or her possession or custody. The bond shall be executed by a surety company authorized and qualified to do business in Alabama and shall be approved by the county commission. The premiums shall be paid by the county.