Ala. Code § 45-31-230.01: Salary and Expense Allowance.

(a) In Geneva County, the total compensation, including salary and expense allowance, paid to the sheriff prior to May 24, 2013, is hereby ratified and confirmed as the proper compensation for the sheriff, and shall continue as the sheriff’s compensation, including salary and expense allowance, plus the sheriff shall be entitled to any additional increases in compensation provided by Section 11-2A-4(a). Any compensation being paid as expense allowance on May 24, 2013, shall convert to salary beginning at the next term of office of the sheriff.

(b) When the sheriff serving on May 24, 2013, vacates office, this section shall become null and void and shall be repealed.