Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/16/2026
Item Status: New
From: Dr. Brian Pierce, Coroner
Submitted by: Brandy Byrd, Coroner Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Coroner’s Office - Appointment of Deputy Coroner / Chaplain
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
As requested by the Coroner of Baldwin County, the Honorable Dr. Brian Pierce, and pursuant to Section 11-5-34 of the Code of Alabama 1975, take the following actions:
1) Approve the appointment of Samuel Curry, Jr. as Deputy Coroner/Chaplain of the Baldwin County Coroner’s Office; and
2) Approve the reimbursement of eligible personal car mileage at the prevailing IRS rate in the official performance of the duties of Deputy Coroner/Chaplain.
Said appointment and eligible applicable car mileage to become effective July 1, 2026.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Section 11-5-34 of the Code of Alabama (1975) authorizes the Coroner of a county the ability to appoint Deputy Coroners; however, said appointments must be approved by the applicable County Commission.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Applicable Mileage Reimbursement
Budget line item(s) to be used: 52400.51500 Contract Services
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Brandy Byrd: Once appointment is made, send Administration the Oath of Office and Bonding documents that have been recorded at Probate (copy of Oath, original Bond).
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration - Send correspondence to:
Samuel Curry, Jr.
16177 McDowell Road
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
Email and Mail:
Coroner's Office
ATTN: The Honorable Dr. Brian Pierce, Coroner
Post Office Box 2647
Robertsdale, Alabama 36507
Additional instructions/notes: N/A