(a) The subordinate officers of the House of Representatives consist of the Clerk of the House of Representatives and an Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives. The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be a full-time employee, elected as provided by law, and compensated as provided in this chapter.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall not participate in political activities such as are prohibited by the Merit System Act in Section 36-26-38.
(b) The Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be appointed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives with the approval of the Speaker of the House. The Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be paid from funds appropriated to the Legislature an amount fixed by the House Legislative Council.
(c) The Clerk of the House of Representatives may appoint an administrative assistant. The administrative assistant to the Clerk shall serve at the pleasure of the Clerk and shall be paid from funds appropriated to the Legislature an amount fixed by the House Legislative Council in accordance with that of comparable positions established under the State Merit System pay plan.
(d) The Clerk of the House of Representatives may employ a chief clerk who shall be a full-time employee. The chief clerk shall serve at the pleasure of the Clerk of the House of Representatives and shall be paid from funds appropriated to the Legislature an amount fixed by the House Legislative Council in accordance with that of comparable positions established under the State Merit System pay plan.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 4 - Subordinate Officers and Employees.
Article 3 - Officers and Employees of the House of Representatives.
Section 29-4-32 - Compensation.
Section 29-4-33 - Clerk - Cannot Retain Fees; Disclosure of Personal Income.
Section 29-4-34 - Clerk - Duties.
Section 29-4-35 - Powers of Members of the Legislative Council.