Code of Alabama
Part 1 - Civil Service Board.
Section 45-30A-50.22 - Rights of Governing Body.

Nothing herein shall be construed as restricting the right of the governing body to do any of the following:
(1) Refuse employment and prohibit the further service of any person who is a member of an organization which is opposed to the basic purpose of local self government.
(2) Increase or decrease proportionately the compensation of all employees.
(3) Use independent contractors for performance of work or the rendering of service by the city.