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AL Code § 45-10-244.37 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 10 - Cherokee County.|Article 24 - Taxation.|Part 5 - Tax, Sales and Use.|Division 2 - 1985 Tax|Section 45-10-244.37 - Charge of State Department of Revenue; Disposition of Tax Proceeds.

Section 45-10-244.37Charge of State Department of Revenue; disposition of tax proceeds. The State Department of Revenue shall charge Cherokee County for collecting the sales tax levied under this subpart such amount or percentage of total collections as may be agreed upon by the Commissioner of Revenue and the Cherokee County Commission, but such charge shall not, in any event, exceed 10 percent of the total amount of the sales tax collected in the county under this subpart. Such charge for collecting such sales tax may be deducted each month from the gross revenues from such sales tax before certification of the amount of the proceeds thereof due Cherokee County for that month. The Commissioner of Revenue shall pay into the State Treasury all tax collected under this subpart, as such tax is received by the Department of Revenue, and on or before the first day of each successive month (commencing with the month following the month in which the department makes the first collection hereunder) the commissioner shall certify to the state Comptroller the amount of tax collected under the provisions of this subpart and paid by him or her into the State Treasury for the benefit of Cherokee County during the month immediately preceding such certification. Provided, however, that before certifying the amount of the tax paid into the State Treasury for the benefit of Cherokee County during each month, the commissioner may deduct from the tax collected in each month the charge due the department for the collection of the tax for the county. It shall be the duty of the Comptroller to issue his or her warrant each month payable to the county treasurer of Cherokee County in his or her official capacity in an amount equal to the amount so certified by the Commissioner of Revenue as having been collected for the use of the county. All revenues arising from the taxes herein authorized to be levied shall be distributed as follows: 40 percent to the county highway department fund for roads and bridges maintenance, construction, and repair; 20 percent to volunteer fire departments for fire protection to be divided equally among all certified volunteer fire departments that are active in the Cherokee County Volunteer Fire Department Association for a minimum of one year; 20 percent for the operation and maintenance of the Cherokee County jail system; and 20 percent to the county board of education to be used for educational purposes. (Act 85-625, p. 952, §8.)
AL Code § 45-11-81 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 8 - Courts.|Part 2 - Probate Court.|Division 1 - Licensing Division.|Section 45-11-81 - Mail Order Fee for Boat Registration.

Section 45-11-81Mail order fee for boat registration. The Chilton County Judge of Probate shall mail forms to all registered boat owners within the county to allow boat owners to complete such application forms for ordering the annual certificate of registration and pay for any taxes and tags or decals by mail so that the tag or decal and receipts therefor may be forwarded to the owner by mail. There is hereby established a fee to be entitled "Mail Order Fee" which shall be set from time to time by the county governing body to pay the cost of the mailing procedure herein provided, and such fee shall be collected by the judge of probate at the time of issuance and paid over to the general fund of the county as are other fees and commissions.  (Act 91-458, p. 830, §1.)
AL Code § 45-11-81.20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 8 - Courts.|Part 2 - Probate Court.|Division 2 - Recording System.|Section 45-11-81.20 - Grantee Name and Address Required.

Section 45-11-81.20Grantee name and address required. (a) The Judge of Probate of Chilton County shall not receive for record or permit the recording of an instrument in which the title to real property, or of any interest therein, or lien thereon, is conveyed, granted, encumbered, assigned, or otherwise disposed of, unless such an instrument has endorsed on it, printed, typewritten or stamped thereon, the grantee's name and latest complete address.  (b) The judge of probate shall not be liable in damages or penalty for any error or mistake in the performance of the duties by this section if committed in good faith.  (c) This requirement imposed by subsection (a) shall be construed to be in addition to and supplemental to any other laws relating to the recording of any vesting instruments, conveying title or any interest to real property.  (Act 87-113, p. 160, §§1-3.)
AL Code § 45-11-81.21 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 8 - Courts.|Part 2 - Probate Court.|Division 2 - Recording System.|Section 45-11-81.21 - Special Recording Fee.

Section 45-11-81.21Special recording fee. In Chilton County, a special recording fee of eight dollars ($8) shall be paid to the county and collected by the judge of probate for each real property instrument and each personal property instrument that may be filed for record in the office of the judge of probate and for the recording of other instruments and documents in the office of the judge of probate. No instrument shall be received for record in the office of the judge of probate unless the special recording fee of eight dollars ($8) is paid. The special recording fee shall be in addition to all other fees, taxes, and other charges required by law to be paid upon the filing for record of any real property instrument or personal property instrument, and for the recording of other instruments and documents in the office of the judge of probate in the discretion of the governing body of the county. All special recording fees collected shall be deposited as follows: (1) Six dollars ($6) shall be distributed to the credit of the probate office to be expended by the judge of probate for general office operations. (2) Two dollars ($2) shall be distributed to the county general fund. (Act 89-478, p. 1001, §1; Act 97-593, p. 1047, §1; Act 2009-594, p. 1751, §1.)
AL Code § 45-11-81.40 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 8 - Courts.|Part 2 - Probate Court.|Division 2 - Recording System.|Section 45-11-81.40 - Salary.

Section 45-11-81.40Salary. Effective beginning the next term of office after March 15, 2018, the Judge of Probate of Chilton County shall receive an annual salary of eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) per year payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county in the same manner as other county employees are paid. The salary provided by this section shall be in lieu of any other salary, compensation, or expense allowance previously provided by law. (Act 2018-237, §1.)
AL Code § 45-11-231 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231 - Applicability - Locality.

Section 45-11-231Applicability - Locality. This subpart shall apply only in Chilton County.  (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §1.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.01 - Definitions.

Section 45-11-231.01Definitions. As used in this subpart, the following words have the following meanings: (1) BOARD. The merit system board created by this subpart. (2) COUNTY. Chilton County. (3) EMPLOYEE. Any law enforcement officer, radio operator, jailer, and law enforcement support personnel, not excepted by Section 45-11-231.02, who is employed by the sheriff.  (4) MERIT EMPLOYEE. Any employee who shall have completed one year of probationary employment.  (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §2.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.02 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.02 - Applicability - Law Enforcement Personnel.

Section 45-11-231.02Applicability - Law enforcement personnel. This subpart applies to all law enforcement officials and employees employed by the office of Sheriff of Chilton County except the chief deputy. (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §3.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.03 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.03 - Merit System Rules and Regulations; Removal for Cause.

Section 45-11-231.03Merit system rules and regulations; removal for cause. All employees to whom this subpart applies shall be governed by merit system rules and regulations governing dismissals, suspensions, lay-offs, and terminations, adopted and administered by the board. Presently employed persons shall remain in their respective employments, but nothing herein shall be construed to prevent or preclude the removal of an employee for cause as provided herein.  (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §4.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.04 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.04 - Merit System Board - Creation; Composition; Oath.

Section 45-11-231.04Merit system board - Creation; composition; oath. (a) There is created a merit system board for the office of the Sheriff of Chilton County, which shall become effective February 27, 2002, and shall be composed of three members appointed as follows: (1) One member appointed by the Chilton County Commission.  (2) One member appointed by the Chilton County Sheriff. (3) One member appointed by agreement of the Chilton County Commission and the Chilton County Sheriff. (b) The original members shall serve for terms of one, two, and four years, as determined by the drawing of lots. Thereafter, all members shall serve for a period of four years. No person shall be appointed to the board unless he or she is a resident and qualified elector of Chilton County and over the age of 21 years. (c) Members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office, which shall be filed in the office of the probate judge. Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term of the vacant position in the same manner as original appointments. The members of the board shall elect a chair and secretary from among their members. Any member of the board who becomes a candidate for, or is elected or appointed to, another public office of profit must vacate his or her office as a member of the board. No board member shall be an elected official, appointed employee, or employee of the county or any municipal government. (d) Each member of the board shall serve without pay.  (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §5.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.05 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.05 - Merit System Board - Meetings.

Section 45-11-231.05Merit system board - Meetings. (a) The board shall fix the times for its regular meetings and it may hold special, adjourned, or called meetings at any time. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All meetings of the board shall be held in the Chilton County Courthouse. The board may prescribe rules governing its procedure provided the rules are not inconsistent with this subpart. (b) The board shall keep minutes of its meetings and a record of all business transacted by it. Its records, except those which the rules of the board require to be held confidential for reasons of public policy, shall be open for inspection by any resident of the county at all reasonable times. (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §6.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.06 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.06 - County Commission to Furnish Supplies, Personnel, Storage Facilities, Etc.

Section 45-11-231.06County commission to furnish supplies, personnel, storage facilities, etc. The Chilton County Commission shall provide the board with materials and secretarial help when needed during meetings and shall assign an area from time to time for the board meetings. It shall also provide filing cabinets and storage space for the board and shall pay all expenses incurred by the board from the general fund of the county, when a claim therefor is submitted and approved by the Chilton County Commission. (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §7.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.07 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.07 - Probationary Employment.

Section 45-11-231.07Probationary employment. All appointments of employees to which this subpart applies, other than temporary appointments, shall be probationary for one year from the date of appointment. A probationary employee may be discharged by the sheriff at his or her pleasure at any time before the expiration of one year from his or her appointment. After the employee has served for one year in the position to which he or she was originally appointed or employed, the employee shall become a merit employee.  (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §8.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.08 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.08 - Chief Deputy Sheriff.

Section 45-11-231.08Chief deputy sheriff.  Whenever a new sheriff is elected or appointed, he or she may appoint any person as his or her chief deputy sheriff, provided the person meets the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as prescribed by the general laws of the state. The person holding the position of chief deputy sheriff immediately preceding the appointment of a chief deputy may be terminated without benefit of the provisions of this subpart. (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §9.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.09 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.09 - Suspension of Merit Employees.

Section 45-11-231.09Suspension of merit employees. The sheriff may suspend, without pay, a merit employee for any personal misconduct or fact affecting or concerning his or her fitness or ability to perform his or her duties in the public interest. In the event a merit employee is suspended without pay for more than 10 days in any one year, he or she shall be entitled to a public hearing by the board upon written demand filed within five days from the date of the order of suspension. If, after hearing, the board determines that the action of the appointing authority was not with good cause, the suspension shall be revoked.  (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §10.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.11 - Political Activities.

Section 45-11-231.11Political activities. Each employee may exercise his or her right as a citizen to express his or her opinion and to cast his or her vote. No employee shall receive any appointment or advancement as a reward for his or her support of a candidate for office of a political party nor shall he or she be dismissed, suspended, or reduced in rank or pay as punishment for his or her failure to support any candidate for political office. (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §12).
AL Code § 45-11-231.12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.12 - Violations.

Section 45-11-231.12Violations. Any merit employee who willfully violates any provision of this subpart, or any rule or regulation issued in pursuance hereof, shall be dismissed from service under the system and shall not be appointed or reemployed for two years. (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §13.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 1 - Civil Service System.|Section 45-11-231.13 - Applicability - Effective Date.

Section 45-11-231.13Applicability - Effective date.  All employees to which this subpart applies shall be covered by the merit system by February 27, 2003.  (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §14.)
AL Code § 45-11-231.40 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 23 - Sheriff.|Part 2 - Employees.|Division 2 - Deputies.|Section 45-11-231.40 - Hiring of Additional Deputies Authorized.

Section 45-11-231.40Hiring of additional deputies authorized. In Chilton County, the sheriff shall have the authority to hire and maintain additional deputies under the comprehensive employment and training programs. No county funds shall be expended for this purpose. (Act 79-303, p. 456, §1.)
AL Code § 45-11-240 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 24 - Taxation.|Part 1 - General Provisions.|Division 1 - Compensation.|Section 45-11-240 - Compensation of Tax Assessor and Tax Collector.

Section 45-11-240Compensation of tax assessor and tax collector. (a)(1) The following officers of Chilton County shall, commencing at their next term of office, be entitled to receive compensation as follows: a. The tax assessor, an annual salary of twenty-two thousand dollars ($22,000). b. The tax collector, an annual salary of twenty-two thousand dollars ($22,000).  (2) Such salaries shall be paid in lieu of all other compensation heretofore provided by law, and shall be paid in equal monthly installments out of the general fund in the county treasury. (b) The Tax Collector of Chilton County is hereby entitled to receive an additional expense allowance in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) per month. The expense allowance shall be in addition to any and all other compensation and expenses heretofore provided by law and shall be payable out of the county general fund in the same manner as other expense allowances are paid. (Act 79-302, p. 456, §1; Act 91-511, p. 906, §1.)
AL Code § 45-11-240.30 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 24 - Taxation.|Part 1 - General Provisions.|Division 3 - Revenue Commissioner.|Section 45-11-240.30 - Applicability; Purpose.

Section 45-11-240.30Applicability; purpose. This subpart shall apply only in Chilton County. The purpose of this subpart is to conserve revenue and promote the public convenience in the county by consolidating the office of tax assessor and the office of tax collector into one county office designated as the office of county revenue commissioner. (Act 2008-436, p. 837, §§1,2.)
AL Code § 45-11-240.31 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 24 - Taxation.|Part 1 - General Provisions.|Division 3 - Revenue Commissioner.|Section 45-11-240.31 - Office Established; Election.

Section 45-11-240.31Office established; election. At the expiration of the term of office of the tax assessor and the office of the tax collector of the county following August 1, 2008, or if a vacancy occurs in either office, then immediately upon the occurrence of the vacancy, the office of county revenue commissioner shall be established. If the office of county revenue commissioner is established upon the occurrence of a vacancy in either the office of tax assessor or the office of tax collector, the tax assessor or the tax collector, as the case may be, remaining in office shall be the county revenue commissioner for the remainder of the term of office for which he or she was elected. The county revenue commissioner shall be elected at the general election in 2014 and every six years thereafter and shall serve for a term of office of six years. The county revenue commissioner first elected shall take office on October 1, 2015. (Act 2008-436, p. 837, §3.)
AL Code § 45-11-240.32 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 24 - Taxation.|Part 1 - General Provisions.|Division 3 - Revenue Commissioner.|Section 45-11-240.32 - Duties of Commissioner.

Section 45-11-240.32Duties of commissioner. The county revenue commissioner shall perform all acts, duties, and functions required by law to be performed either by the tax assessor or by the tax collector of the county. The official acts of the employees of the county revenue commissioner shall have the same force and legal effect as if performed by the county revenue commissioner. (Act 2008-436, p. 837, §4.)
AL Code § 45-11-240.33 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 24 - Taxation.|Part 1 - General Provisions.|Division 3 - Revenue Commissioner.|Section 45-11-240.33 - Oath of Office; Bond.

Section 45-11-240.33Oath of office; bond. Before entering the duties of his or her office, the county revenue commissioner shall take the oath of office prescribed in Section 279 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 279 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, and execute a bond in a sum fixed by the county commission secured by a bonding company authorized to do business in Alabama. The bond shall be conditioned as other official bonds are conditioned and shall be approved by and filed with the judge of probate. The cost of the bond shall be paid out of the general fund of the county on warrant of the county commission and shall be a preferred claim against the county. (Act 2008-436, p. 837, §5.)
AL Code § 45-11-240.34 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 24 - Taxation.|Part 1 - General Provisions.|Division 3 - Revenue Commissioner.|Section 45-11-240.34 - Compensation.

Section 45-11-240.34Compensation. The county revenue commissioner shall receive a salary of not less than the minimum salary provided by Section 40-6A-2, payable in the manner prescribed by that section. The exact amount of the salary of the county revenue commissioner shall be set by resolution of the county commission prior to the county revenue commissioner taking office. (Act 2008-436, p. 837, §6.)
AL Code § 45-11-240.35 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 24 - Taxation.|Part 1 - General Provisions.|Division 3 - Revenue Commissioner.|Section 45-11-240.35 - Offices of Tax Assessor and Tax Collector Abolished.

Section 45-11-240.35Offices of tax assessor and tax collector abolished. The offices of tax assessor and tax collector are abolished effective September 30, 2015, or on such earlier date as prescribed in this subpart if a vacancy occurs in the office of tax assessor or tax collector. (Act 2008-436, p. 837, §7.)
AL Code § 45-11-240.36 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 11 - Chilton County.|Article 24 - Taxation.|Part 1 - General Provisions.|Division 3 - Revenue Commissioner.|Section 45-11-240.36 - Assumption of Office by Tax Assessor or Tax Collector.

Section 45-11-240.36Assumption of office by tax assessor or tax collector. If either the office of tax assessor or the office of tax collector becomes vacant before the expiration of the term of office and before the time of the election provided by this subpart, the remaining officer shall serve in an acting capacity for the vacant office without additional compensation until the remaining provisions of this subpart become operative or have no further effect. If this subpart becomes operative, the remaining officer shall be the county revenue commissioner for the remainder of the term for which he or she was elected.  (Act 2008-436, p. 837, §9.)