AL HB556

Montgomery County Commission must create a Legislative Delegation Fund, depositing up to $500,000 per calendar year from tobacco tax distributions (Section 40-25-82), with excess funds going to the county general fund

County Commission required to employ one full-time office manager and two full-time administrative assistants to staff the Montgomery County Legislative Delegation Office

Office employees are selected by and serve at the pleasure of the legislative delegation, report to the delegation chair, and are exempt from the county personnel board system

The largest municipality in Montgomery County (City of Montgomery) must provide office space and cover all utilities including telephone, internet, electricity, and water

Effective date: October 1, 2026