Ala. Code § 45-51-121

Effective January 1, 2025, the Montgomery County Commission, pursuant to this part, shall establish and administer its own personnel merit system for county employees based on principles of human resources management which shall include equity, fairness, and compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. This shall be a merit based personnel system that seeks to maintain high quality employee conduct, integrity, and concern for the public interest. These factors shall be the basis for all personnel decisions whether made by the human resources department, the county commission, or the personnel appeals board.