# Ala. Code § 36-26-3: Section 36-26-3 Purposes of Article

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T36_C26_S36-26-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 36-26-3
- **Heading:** Section 36-26-3 Purposes of Article
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 36 / Chapter 26 / Section 36-26-3

## Text

The purposes of this article are to assure to all citizens of demonstrated capacity, ability and training an equal opportunity to compete for service with the State of Alabama, to establish conditions in the state service which will attract officers and employees of character and capacity and to increase the efficiency of the governmental departments and agencies by the improvement of methods of personnel administration.

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