Ala. Code § 45-17-90.05: Executive Director.

The authority may employ an executive director, who shall be its chief administrative officer and serve as secretary to the board. The board of the authority shall fix the salary of the executive director who shall serve at its pleasure. The executive director may, with prior approval of the board of the authority, employ clerical and other assistants who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The authority, through the board, may require the executive director and any employees to be bonded for the faithful performance of their duties before they enter upon the discharge of their duties.