Ala. Code § 45-58-80.24: Chief Magistrate.

Upon March 1, 1996, the Chief Magistrate of Shelby County shall receive an annual supplemental salary of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) payable in equal monthly installments from the General Fund of Shelby County with prior approval of the Shelby County Commission, which must be evidenced by at least seven affirmative votes. The salary supplement provided by this section shall be in addition to any other salary, compensation, or expense allowance received by the chief magistrate.