For the purposes of this part, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) APPOINTING AUTHORITY. In the case of the employees in the offices of the elected officers of the city, the elected officers. In the case of all other city employees, the mayor.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-8A-112.01

(2) BOARD. The Civil Service Board created by this part.
(3) CITY. The City of Oxford in Calhoun County, Cleburne County, and Talladega County.
(4) EMPLOYEE. Any person, including firefighters and police officers, not excepted by Section 45-8A-112.02, who is employed in the service of the City of Oxford.
(5) SEASONAL WORKERS. An employee who works less than 700 hours per 12-month period.