Ala. Code § 45-58A-70.44

On June 1, 2026, 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 the following two categories:

(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 under this oart.

(2) An exempt service comprised of all of the following:

a. Part-time employees.

b. Individuals 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, city treasurer, or the city clerk-treasurer elected pursuant to Section 11-43-3.

e. The police chief or fire chief elected pursuant to Section 11-43-5.

f. Any city manager appointed pursuant to Section 11-43-20. Nothing in this paragraph shall require the appointment of a city manager.

g. Any other individual appointed or elected pursuant to Section 11-43-3 or 11-43-5, to the extent of an individual’s 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. Individuals 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.