In any county having a civil service system for the sheriff's department pursuant to chapter 8, part 4 of this title or other general law or a private act, or a civil service system for all county employees pursuant to a private act, the employment or termination of employment of any deputy or assistant in any offices covered by this chapter shall be pursuant to such civil service system, and § 8-20-109 shall not apply to such county.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 20 - Appointment of Deputies and Assistants
§ 8-20-102. County Mayor as Defendant — Hearing and Decision
§ 8-20-104. Decree — Modification
§ 8-20-105. Reduction of Number or Salaries
§ 8-20-106. Appeal of Decision
§ 8-20-107. Costs of Proceedings
§ 8-20-109. Removal of Deputies or Assistants
§ 8-20-110. Refunds to Allow for Salaries of Deputies