Section 45-37-240.61 - Chief deputy - Jefferson County Assistant Tax Collector, Bessemer Division(a) The elected Jefferson County Assistant Tax Collector, Bessemer Division, is empowered to appoint one person to serve as chief deputy. The appointee shall be a resident of the county at the time of his or her appointment and so long as he or she holds the position of chief deputy.(b) The chief deputy shall present documentary proof of a minimum of three years' experience in ad valorem property tax collections and shall hold certification by the State of Alabama as a tax administrator, or shall achieve such certification within three years of appointment. If the Alabama certification as tax administrator should cease to be available, the appointee shall obtain comparable evidence of technical proficiency as may be required by the appointing authority.(c) The chief deputy shall receive any and all benefits that are received by Merit System employees, including longevity payments, and if they are Merit System employees at the time of their appointment, they may return to the Merit System upon termination of their appointment as provided in Section 36-26-32.1.Ala. Code § 45-37-240.61 (1975)
Act 88-946, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 567, §§1-4.