(a) The judge of probate may employ a chief clerk and in addition thereto up to five clerks to carry out the duties of the office; thereafter, upon authorization of the county governing body, additional clerks shall be appointed by the judge of probate as needed. All such clerks shall serve at the pleasure of the judge of probate. (b) The judge of probate and the employees of the probate office shall be reimbursed by the county commission for all expenses incurred in the official operation of the office by reimbursement for expenses incurred in an amount not less than the mileage and per diem rate in effect for employees of the State of Alabama at the time the expenses are incurred.
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