Ala. Code § 17-3-10: Expenditure of County Funds for Supplies, Office Space, Etc.; Clerical Personnel of Boards.

All county governing bodies are authorized and directed to expend county funds for supplies, equipment, telephone service, office space, and clerical help as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter. Any clerical personnel who work under the direction of the board of registrars shall be selected by the board of registrars, and the compensation shall be set by the county governing body.