Ala. Code § 44-1-71: Superintendent of Education for Youth Services Department District - Appointment and Qualifications.

There is hereby established the position of superintendent of education for the district which shall be filled by the appointment of the governing board of the Department of Youth Services upon the recommendation of the director of said department, and the superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of, and be directly responsible to, the director. The superintendent shall possess such qualifications as may be specified by the Youth Services Board and as provided by Section 16-9-2.