# Ala. Code § 36-26-7: Section 36-26-7 Director of Personnel - Appointment; Qualifications; Salary; Removal

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 36-26-7
- **Heading:** Section 36-26-7 Director of Personnel - Appointment; Qualifications; Salary; Removal
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 36 / Chapter 26 / Section 36-26-7

## Text

The board shall appoint a director. He shall be a person over 19 years of age, of recognized character and ability and shall have been a bona fide resident and a qualified voter of this state for not less than five years next preceding his appointment. His salary shall be fixed by the board with the approval of the Governor in accordance with the provisions of Section 36-6-6. He may be removed for cause by the board; provided, that copies of a written statement of the reason for such removal shall be given to the director and to the Governor, and such written statement shall be made public prior to the effective date of his removal.

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