Ala. Code § 14-1-1.5

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Section 14-1-1.5 Deputy Commissioners; Appointment; Duties; Qualifications; Salary

Official statutory text

(a) The commissioner may appoint no more than five deputy commissioners, who shall serve at his or her pleasure, and the commissioner shall define their duties. The deputy commissioners shall be individuals of good character, with good business, educational, or administrative experience, shall have no financial interest in any partnership, corporation, or association with which the department has any financial dealings, shall devote their full time to their official position, and shall have no other lucrative position while employed. Their salaries shall be set by the commissioner, but shall not exceed the salary paid the commissioner.

(b) One deputy commissioner shall be known as the Deputy Commissioner for Inmate Rehabilitation. The Deputy Commissioner for Inmate Rehabilitation shall be responsible for the development, implementation, and improvement of programs designed to reduce recidivism.

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