Alabama HB153 allows certain Class 8 municipalities to opt out of county personnel board jurisdiction.

Alabama HB153 authorizes Class 8 municipalities with a population of 25,000 or more and a corporate limit in two counties to opt out of county personnel board jurisdiction. This bill requires these municipalities to establish their own municipal civil service systems, ensuring the protection of vested rights of employees and officials. It also mandates that these municipalities adopt antidiscrimination policies. The bill is retroactive and curative, validating actions taken by municipalities that previously opted out under a repealed law.

Alabama HB153 allows certain Class 8 municipalities to opt out of county personnel board jurisdiction.

Alabama HB153 authorizes Class 8 municipalities with a population of 25,000 or more and a corporate limit in two counties to opt out of county personnel board jurisdiction. This bill requires these municipalities to establish their own municipal civil service systems, ensuring the protection of vested rights of employees and officials. It also mandates that these municipalities adopt antidiscrimination policies. The bill is retroactive and curative, validating actions taken by municipalities that previously opted out under a repealed law.