Code of Alabama
Article 5 - City Manager.
Section 11-44E-99 - Vacancies in Office of City Manager.

In the case of a vacancy in the office of city manager, the commission may appoint an acting city manager who shall possess the powers and duties of the city manager until such time as a new city manager is appointed by the commission. The acting city manager shall be compensated at no less than the level as the preceding city manager.