Ala. Code § 14-4-13: Superintendent of Public Works - Duties.

The duties of the Superintendent of Public Works are:

(1) Faithfully to obey and carry out the orders and directions of the county commission;

(2) To see that the convicts committed to him labor faithfully;

(3) Not to overwork or maltreat the convicts;

(4) To see that the food and clothing delivered to him for the convicts are given to them at the proper time;

(5) To see that they are properly housed in inclement weather;

(6) To have proper medicine and medical attention bestowed on them when necessary; and

(7) Not voluntarily or negligently to permit them to escape.