Code of Alabama
Article 12 - Employees.
Section 45-3-120.03 - Personnel System.

All personnel activities required to create and administer the personnel system authorized by this article shall be based upon rules, policies, and procedures adopted by the Barbour County Commission. All county employees shall be hired, retained, and separated based on such rules, policies, and procedures. The personnel system established herein shall apply to all employees except:
(1) Elected officials.
(2) Members of appointed boards and commissions.
(3) Volunteer personnel who receive no compensation from the county.
(4) Persons performing work under contract with the county and not carried on the payroll as employees.
(5) Persons whose employment is subject to the approval of the United States government or the State of Alabama.
(6) Unclassified employees.