Alabama § 45-58A-70.19 Promotions and Demotions

Alabama Statutes

§ 45-58A-70.19 — Promotions and Demotions

Alabama § 45-58A-70.19

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 45Local Laws

Ch. 58AShelby County Municipalities

Art. 7Helena

Part 1Employees

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Ala. Code § 45-58A-70.19 (2026).

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(a)Vacancies in positions above the lowest rank in any category in the classified service shall be filled as far as practical by the promotion of employees in the service. In each case, the director shall determine whether an open-competitive or promotional examination will serve the best interests of the service in attracting well qualified candidates. Promotions in every case must involve a definite increase in duties and responsibility. The change of an employee from a position in a class to a position in another related occupational class for which the maximum rate is higher shall be deemed a promotion.

(b)(1) An employee may be demoted to a position of a lower grade for which he or she is qualified for any of the following reasons: a. The employee would otherwise be laid off because

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(a)
Vacancies in positions above the lowest rank in any category in the classified service shall be filled as far as practical by the promotion of employees in the service. In each case, the director shall determine whether an open-competitive or promotional examination will serve the best interests of the service in attracting well qualified candidates. Promotions in every case must involve a definite increase in duties and responsibility. The change of an employee from a position in a class to a position in another related occupational class for which the maximum rate is higher shall be deemed a promotion.
(b)(1) An employee may be demoted to a position of a lower grade for which he or she is qualified for any of the following reasons:
a. The employee would otherwise be laid off because the position is being abolished or reclassified to a different grade, there is a lack of work or funds, or another employee returns to the position from an authorized leave.
b.
The employee does not possess the necessary qualifications to render satisfactory service in the position.
c.
The employee is removed during probation.
d.
The employee voluntarily requests the demotion.
e.
The employee is demoted for disciplinary reasons.
(2)
All demotions shall be approved by the director and the appointing authority. If a nonprobationary employee is demoted against his or her will, he or she may appeal to the board as provided in this part.
(3) The change of an employee from a position in a class or job to another class or job for which the maximum rate is lower shall be deemed a demotion and shall be effected in accordance with this part.