Whenever, in the judgment of the sheriff, it becomes necessary in the interest of the economy or because the necessity for a position no longer exists, the sheriff may abolish any position in the classified service and lay off employees, based on seniority, without filing written charges and without the right to a hearing as provided in this part.
Ala. Code § 45-28-234.15 (1975)
THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2017 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 3, 2015.