(a) Unless otherwise fixed by law, the salaries of appointed department heads or those otherwise considered members of the Governor's cabinet, the salaries of the appointed assistant department heads or those otherwise considered as the Governor's assistant cabinet members, and the salaries of other officers and employees appointed in the exempt service and the executive assistants in the Governor's office shall be fixed by the Governor in accordance with the recommendations by the State Personnel Board of appropriate pay ranges within the state pay plan.
(b) Where some authority other than the Governor appoints such an officer or employee, the salary shall be fixed by the appointing authority with the approval of the Governor and the State Personnel Board.
(c) In fixing such salaries, the Governor or other appointing authority shall give due consideration to the salaries of comparable positions in other states and in private industry in Alabama.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 36-6-1 - "Employee" Defined; Time of Payment of Salaries Generally.
Section 36-6-2 - Succeeding Officer Entitled to Salary for Day Upon Which Inducted Into Office.
Section 36-6-3 - Salary of Officer or Employee Filling, etc., More Than One Office, Position, Etc.
Section 36-6-7 - Applicability of Provisions of Sections 36-6-5 and 36-6-6.
Section 36-6-10 - Voluntary Diminution of Salary.
Section 36-6-11 - Longevity Pay.
Section 36-6-12 - Credit for Service in Determination of Longevity Payments.