Ala. Code § 45-2-234.03: Merit System Rules and Regulations.

All employees to whom this subpart applies shall be governed by merit system rules and regulations governing dismissals, suspensions, layoffs, and terminations adopted by the appointing authority and administered by the board. Presently employed persons shall remain in their respective employments, but nothing herein shall be construed to prevent or preclude the removal of an employee for cause as provided herein.