Ala. Code § 45-8A-112.03: Employees Governed by Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

All employees of the city shall be governed by civil service rules and regulations prescribed in or promulgated pursuant to this part and administered by a civil service board created under Section 45-8A-112.04. Present employees shall remain in their respective employments during good behavior; but nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent or preclude the removal of an employee for cause as provided for in this part; and the employees, except for appointment, shall be subject fully to this part.