Vacancies in positions shall be filled by the appointing authority and, as far as practicable, the same shall be filled by promotion from among regular employees holding positions in the classified service, with the exception of the entry level classification for merit system laborers. These unskilled laborers who have been employed in such jurisdictions for a minimum of six months shall be entitled to take a promotional examination for entry into the merit system. Promotions shall be based upon merit, ability, and competency as may be provided in the rules.
Structure Code of Alabama
Part 1 - Civil Service System.
Section 45-49-120 - Definitions.
Section 45-49-120.01 - Unclassified Service.
Section 45-49-120.02 - Personnel Department - Creation.
Section 45-49-120.03 - Personnel Department - Purpose.
Section 45-49-120.04 - Supervisory Committee.
Section 45-49-120.05 - Alternate Method of Selection of Board.
Section 45-49-120.06 - Personnel Board.
Section 45-49-120.07 - Personnel Director.
Section 45-49-120.08 - Rulemaking Authority.
Section 45-49-120.09 - Classification.
Section 45-49-120.10 - Pay Plan.
Section 45-49-120.12 - Vacancies.
Section 45-49-120.13 - Promotions.
Section 45-49-120.14 - Appointments.
Section 45-49-120.15 - Transfers.
Section 45-49-120.16 - Demotions.
Section 45-49-120.17 - Provisional Appointments.
Section 45-49-120.18 - Working Test Period.
Section 45-49-120.19 - Service Ratings.
Section 45-49-120.20 - Layoffs.
Section 45-49-120.21 - Dismissals.
Section 45-49-120.22 - Suspensions.
Section 45-49-122.23 - Political Activities Prohibited.
Section 45-49-120.24 - Pension or Retirement Plan.
Section 45-49-120.25 - Investigations.
Section 45-49-120.26 - Corrupt Practices.
Section 45-49-120.27 - Certification of Payroll.
Section 45-49-120.28 - Attendance of Witnesses; Fees; False Oaths.
Section 45-49-120.29 - Expenses.
Section 45-49-120.30 - Use of Public Buildings.
Section 45-49-120.31 - Legal Services.
Section 45-49-120.32 - Records of the Department.
Section 45-49-120.33 - Court Proceedings.