Ala. Code § 23-1-25: Legal Division - Creation; Appointment of Chief Counsel.

There is hereby established and created in the State Department of Transportation a legal division, which shall be headed by and be under the direction, supervision and control of an officer who shall be designated as chief counsel for the State Department of Transportation, to be appointed by the Director of Transportation with the approval of the Attorney General, subject to provisions of the state Merit System laws.