Ala. Code § 45-14-60: Expense Allowance.

In Clay County, the coroner shall be entitled to receive an expense allowance of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per month, to be paid monthly out of the general fund of the county. The expense allowance provided in this section shall be in addition to the payment of the actual and necessary expenses of the coroner for the operation of the office. The expenses shall be paid and supplies requisitioned in the same manner as other county officers.