Ala. Code § 45-8A-130.02: Exemptions.

This part applies to all officers and employees in the service of the city or any board, agency, or instrumentality thereof except: (a) elective officers; (b) members of appointive boards, commissions, and committees; (c) attorneys, physicians, surgeons; (d) the judge of any court; (e) independent contractors receiving their remuneration from public funds under contracts awarded by competitive bidding; (f) any person whose employment is subject to the approval of the United States government or any agency thereof; (g) any volunteer or utility labor employed on a part-time basis.