Code of Alabama - Title 29: Legislature - Section 29-4-35 - Powers of members of the Legislative Council

Section 29-4-35 - Powers of members of the Legislative Council.

(a) The House Legislative Council, after considering in a timely manner persons recommended by the Clerk of the House, shall hire the employees of the House. Once hired, all House employees are at will employees and shall be under the control and supervision of the Clerk of the House. The Clerk of the House has the authority to discipline and terminate employees.

(b) The House Legislative Council or the Clerk of the House, as appropriate, shall utilize the services of the Director of Human Resources, including providing lists of applicants for open positions and the written application for employment for each, providing assistance in determination of job classifications, salary schedules, benefits, and terms of employment, maintaining custody of records as requested, and providing consultation on employee discipline.

(c) The House Legislative Council may delegate such powers and duties as herein conferred upon it to the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

(Acts 1997, No. 97-658, p. 1249, §3; Act 2015-408, §1.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021