Ala. Code § 45-35A-54.27: Selection of Employees.

The employees of the city shall be selected by the commissioners solely on account of their fitness, and without regard to political affiliations. It shall be unlawful to hold any party caucus or primary for the purpose of nominating any employee to be selected by such commissioners, and any person who shall solicit, receive, or accept a party or caucus nomination for any office to be filled by the commissioners shall thereby be rendered ineligible for such office or for any other office under the city for a period of one year thereafter.