The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-21
Ask All Interested to Appear Tuesday to Discuss Fee
 System Obsequies
WANT LAW TO BE
 FAIR TO OFFICIALS
Senator Hill of Montgomery May Bring Up Question of Abolishing Fees Throughout the
 Entire State

The members of the Jefferson county delegation to the legislature are anxious to find out just what sum of money in the form of salaries should be paid of- ficiais of this county following the formal abolition of the fee system. The members will hold public meet ing in the directors room of the Cham
 Der of Commerce Tuesday night, begin- ming at 8 o'clock and every citizen of Jefferson county, officials included, is in- vited to appear and express an opinion. According to 8 general understanding. l officials of this county, through the oper ation Of tho fee system, have been paid too much money for the work accom- l plished. While the delegation believes
 that this is true. 1t has no desire to | county of the state.
 | The letter of invitation, which is signed | by all the members. expresses that posi- | ton in the concluding paragraph, which 1 follows:
 'It is urged that anyone having ideas | on this subject present them to the dele gation so that the salary bill to be in- | troduced will be fair, just and based on
 intelligent information"
 The Hill Bill | In regard to the fee system there is great interest throughout the state, for | it is believed by well posted men that | the officials serving now and elected ir November this year will be the last tc draw pay based on fees.
 l It is reported that W. W. Hill oi Montgomery, who will serve in the sen. ate, is preparing a general bill abolish. | ing the fee system throughout the state
 counties in accordance with population
 Jefferson county will be in the class , of counties having a population greater | than 250000 and will be, therefore, alone 1 in it's classification.
 | From what has been learned, MT. Hills | bill will not attempt to name the salaries which shall be paid officials of this county | until after he has conferred with the local | delegation. When the local delegation has conferred with county officials and with | interested people generally, 1t will agree on salaries and be in position to advise MT. | Hill.
 It IS underStoou that lnefe IS no prAcu-
 cal opposition to the abolition of the fee system anywhere in Alabama. While in l the largo counties the salaries to be paid will be materially less than the amount which has been received in fees, In the small counties the salaries will exceed, 1 In many instances, sums which have ac- crued from the fee systems operation. Question of Doubt In the plan of the local delegation, or
 rather of the entire membership of the legislature, greatest interest is displayed in Jefferson county. For, as is known. there is doubt expressed as to whether or
 not the newly adopted amendment to the constitution relating to fees fin Jefferson county can be made operative after | county officials have been elected to of- | flee.
 | It is generally believed that should the 1 legislature attempt to make that amend | ment operative, certain officials will sub | init only after the supreme court has rem | dered decision adverse to their hope and | interest.
 | The meeting Tuesday night will concern all county officials of Jefferson and all l who anticipate running for office It will, | of course, concern all the people. inas- much as it is the people who pay the bill. As a result. it will be well attended, l 1t Is believed, and the delegation will be 1 appr.sed of the opinion of the people and | officials as to how much the work of the | latter is worth.