Ala. Code § 45-35-120.22: Construction of Part.

Nothing herein shall be construed as restricting the right of the governing body to refuse employment and prohibit the further service of any person who is a member of an organization which is opposed to the basic purpose of local self-government; or to increase or decrease proportionately the compensation of all employees; or to use independent contractors for performance of work or the rendering of service by the county.