Section 14-1-1.4 Commissioner of Corrections - Qualifications; Oath; Bond.

The commissioner shall be a person of good character, of good business experience and experience in the administration of correctional systems, shall have no financial interest in any partnership, corporation or association with which the department has any financial dealings and shall devote his full time to his official position and shall hold no other lucrative position while serving as such. Before entering upon the duties of his office, the commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office and execute to the State of Alabama a bond, to be approved by the Governor, in an amount to be fixed by the Governor, but not less than $10,000.00, for the faithful performance of his duties.