Section 45-1-81 License Division Created.

There is hereby created within the judge of probate’s office of Autauga County license division which shall issue all licenses issued through the judge of probate’s office, except marriage licenses. The county commission shall furnish suitable quarters and provide the necessary forms, books, stationery, records, equipment and supplies, except such stationery forms and supplies as are furnished pursuant to law by the state Department of Finance or the state Comptroller. The county commission shall also provide such clerks, and other assistants for the judge of probate as shall be necessary from time to time for the proper and efficient performance of the duties of his or her office. The judge of probate shall have authority to employ such clerks, and other assistants, and to fix their compensation; however, the number and compensation of such clerks and other assistants shall be subject to the approval of the county commission. The compensation of the clerks and assistants shall be paid out of the general fund of the county in the same manner as other county employees are paid.