Code of Alabama
Part 3 - Metropolitan-Government
Section 45-42-162.10 - Powers of Mayor.

(a) All executive and administrative power of the metropolitan-government shall be vested in the office of the mayor and such other departments, offices, agencies, boards, commissions, and authorities as are authorized by this part or as are recommended by the mayor and are approved by the commission.
(b) The mayor is authorized to supervise and administer all departments, offices, or agencies created. The mayor shall appoint all departments heads and directors subject to approval of a majority of the commission.
(c) The mayor shall appoint, subject to commission approval, all members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the metropolitan-government.
(d) The mayor shall recommend all policy, including reports, budgets, and contracts or obligations, to the commission and shall administer same upon commission approval.
(e) The mayor may appoint aides and staff as may be required subject to approval of funds by the commission.
(f) Upon recommendation of the mayor, the commission shall create such departments and offices as may be necessary for the operation of the metropolitan-government.