Code of Alabama
Article 3 - Depository.
Section 11-4-48 - Execution of and Liability Upon Warrants.

All warrants drawn upon the depository must be signed by the probate judge of said county or the president of the county commission at the election of such county commission expressed in a resolution which must be spread upon the minutes and given to such depositories that may be selected. Such officer signing such warrants shall be liable for the amount of any warrant drawn and paid by such depositories without the authority of law.