Ala. Code § 9-10B-15

The Governor shall select the initial chairperson of the commission from among the members of the commission. The chairperson shall serve for a term of two years. After the expiration of the term of the chairperson initially appointed, the commission shall elect a successor from among the members of the commission; provided, however, that any subsequent chairperson shall serve at least two years on the commission before assuming the position of chairperson. In the event that no member of the commission has served for more than two years in such capacity, the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members of the commission.