Ala. Code § 45-58-231.28: Powers and Duties of Board.

The board shall perform, but shall not be limited to, the following specific functions:

(1) To classify the various types of service under its jurisdiction.

(2) To prescribe minimum qualifications, including those of education, training, and experience for each classification of service

(3) To provide a salary range, from minimum to maximum salary authorized, for each class of service; however, for a period of five years following July 30, 1979 the minimum salary for any class shall not be less than any existing pay plan for the class of service, provided further that after the five-year period has elapsed, the salary ranges prescribed by the board shall be used exclusively, regardless of any conflicting pay plans.

(4) To classify and identify each position existing in the present system to its proper class of service.

(5) To periodically provide for the rating of employees’ performance.

(6) To establish rules and regulations governing appointments, promotions, salary increases or decreases, as well as layoffs, leaves of absence, suspensions, dismissals, terminations, and other disciplinary actions affecting employees.