Whenever a new sheriff is elected or appointed, he or she may appoint any person as his or her chief deputy sheriff, provided such 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 such appointment of a chief deputy may be reduced in rank.
Structure Code of Alabama
Section 45-29-120 - Applicability.
Section 45-29-120.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-29-120.02 - Exceptions.
Section 45-29-120.03 - Merit System.
Section 45-29-120.04 - Merit System Board - Creation; Composition.
Section 45-29-120.05 - Merit System Board - Compensation.
Section 45-29-120.06 - Merit System Board - Meetings.
Section 45-29-120.07 - Merit System Board - Recordkeeping.
Section 45-29-120.08 - Merit System Board - Assistants and Materials.
Section 45-29-120.09 - Merit System Board - Expenses.
Section 45-29-120.10 - Probationary Employment.
Section 45-29-120.11 - Chief Deputy Sheriff.
Section 45-29-120.12 - Suspension of Merit Employee.
Section 45-29-120.13 - Removal, Discharge, or Demotion of Merit Employee; Hearing; Appeals.
Section 45-29-120.14 - Political Activity.