Ala. Code § 40-10-50: Designation; Appointment of Agents and Assistants; Compensation.

The Commissioner of Revenue shall be ex officio Land Commissioner. The Land Commissioner, subject to the provisions of the Merit System, shall appoint such agents or assistants as deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this title with respect to the duties of the Land Commissioner herein provided for. He shall not receive any compensation as Land Commissioner. The duties of Land Commissioner as herein designated shall be in addition to the duties required by law of the Department of Revenue.