The authority is empowered to employ an executive director who shall be its chief executive officer, and a treasurer to serve at the pleasure of the authority. The executive director and treasurer shall each be bonded for the faithful performance of their duties before each enters upon the discharge thereof. The authority is empowered further to employ a secretary who shall serve as the chief administration officer of the authority. This secretary may serve at the discretion of the authority as a full-time or part-time employee. The authority shall fix the salaries of the executive director, treasurer, and secretary. The executive director shall have authority to employ clerical and other assistants subject to the approval of the authority.
Ala. Code § 45-25-92.03 (1975)