Ala. Code § 22-4-4: Establishment of Internal Divisions or Bureaus and Professional Staff by State Board of Health.

The State Board of Health is hereby authorized and empowered to establish and support such internal divisions or bureaus as may be needed for the purpose of meeting the responsibilities and duties set forth in this article. As a minimum there shall be established an adequate professional staff for health planning and health resource development and construction of health care facilities.