Ala. Code § 45-58A-11.05: Employees.

On May 22, 2013, all employees holding regular full-time positions in the service of the city shall continue in their regular status in the classified service as provided in this section, unless the position to which they are appointed or elected is otherwise exempted by this part. The service shall be divided into two categories, as follows:

(1) A regular service comprised of all employees and appointees holding regular full-time positions in the service of the city. Employees occupying these positions shall be in the classified service unless specifically exempted from the service under this part.

(2) The exempt service shall include any of the following:

a. Part-time employees.

b. Persons engaged in teaching or in supervising teaching in the public schools who work for the city.

c. Officials elected by popular general vote.

d. The city clerk, the city treasurer, or the city clerk-treasurer elected pursuant to Section 11–43–3, or any equivalent statute.

e. The police chief or fire chief elected pursuant to Section 11–43–5, or any equivalent statute.

f. Any city manager appointed under Section 11–43–20, or any equivalent statute. Provided, that nothing herein shall require the appointment of a city manager.

g. Any person other than the city clerk, city treasurer, or city clerk-treasurer appointed or elected under Section 11–43–3 or 11–43–5, but only to the extent of the official designation as a statutory official within the city.

h. The judge of any court.

i. The city attorney.

j. The city prosecutor.

k. The administrative assistant to the mayor.

l. The director of personnel.

m. Persons serving in long-term positions funded or partially funded by state or federal grant funds.

n. Common laborers, seasonal employees, and temporary employees as determined by the city.

o. Part-time members of boards.

p. Attorneys, physicians, surgeons, and dentists who, with permission of the appointing authority of the city, engage in outside similar employment.