The Governor may employ an executive secretary to the Governor, a recording secretary, a principal administrative assistant, stenographers, a special investigator, press secretary and administrative assistants whenever and for such period as he may deem necessary. Whenever, in his judgment, it is expedient or necessary, the Governor may employ an attorney or attorneys to advise him in his official capacity, or to institute, conduct or appear in any court or in any civil or criminal case in which the state is interested and to agree with such counsel on his compensation. The salaries of the secretaries, principal administrative assistant, stenographers, a special investigator, press secretary and administrative assistants shall be paid as the salaries of other state employees are paid. The compensation of such counsel shall be paid in the amount and at the time agreed upon out of such funds as are appropriated to the Governor's office.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 36-13-1 - Oath of Office.
Section 36-13-3 - Defense of Certain Civil Actions Against State to Recover Lands.
Section 36-13-4 - Negotiation of Temporary Loans to Meet Deficiencies in Treasury.
Section 36-13-5 - Copyright of Statutes.
Section 36-13-6 - Mansion Fund.
Section 36-13-7 - Authority to Remove Employees; Exceptions.
Section 36-13-10 - Control of Property of State; Exceptions.
Section 36-13-11 - Retirement Allowance for Former Governors.
Section 36-13-12 - Pension for Widows or Widowers of Governors.
Section 36-13-13 - Governor's Councillor.
Section 36-13-14 - Provision of Personnel to Provide Protection and Security for Former Governors.
Section 36-13-15 - Disbursement of Discretionary Funds.
Section 36-13-16 - Disclosure of Expenses and Flight Logs; Audit.