Whenever a new sheriff is elected or appointed, he or she may appoint any person as his or her chief deputy sheriff, provided the person meets the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as prescribed by the general laws of the state. The person holding the position of chief deputy sheriff immediately preceding the appointment of a chief deputy may be terminated without benefit of the provisions of this subpart.
Structure Code of Alabama
Division 1 - Civil Service System.
Section 45-11-231 - Applicability - Locality.
Section 45-11-231.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-11-231.02 - Applicability - Law Enforcement Personnel.
Section 45-11-231.03 - Merit System Rules and Regulations; Removal for Cause.
Section 45-11-231.04 - Merit System Board - Creation; Composition; Oath.
Section 45-11-231.05 - Merit System Board - Meetings.
Section 45-11-231.06 - County Commission to Furnish Supplies, Personnel, Storage Facilities, Etc.
Section 45-11-231.07 - Probationary Employment.
Section 45-11-231.08 - Chief Deputy Sheriff.
Section 45-11-231.09 - Suspension of Merit Employees.
Section 45-11-231.11 - Political Activities.