AL SB319

Establishes a new civil service system for the City of Helena, Alabama, replacing the existing system created by Act 92-201 from 1992

Creates a three-member personnel board: one elected by regular service employees, one appointed by the mayor and city council, and one selected jointly by the first two members, with staggered initial terms of 2-4 years

Divides city employment into "regular service" (classified employees with civil service protections) and "exempt service" (elected officials, department heads, city attorney, part-time workers, temporary employees, and others without appeal rights)

Grants regular employees who complete a one-year probationary period the right to appeal dismissals, demotions, or suspensions exceeding 40 working hours to the personnel board, with hearings conducted by licensed attorneys and further appeal available to Shelby County Circuit Court

Requires the city council to adopt classification plans, pay plans, and an employee handbook covering sick leave, vacation, overtime, military leave, disciplinary procedures, and other employment matters, while protecting previously accrued benefits