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. Whenever a new municipal administration is elected or appointed, they may appoint any person as chief of police, provided such person meets the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as prescribed by the general laws of the state; and the person holding the position of chief of police may be reduced in rank.
Structure Code of Alabama
Section 45-47-231.20 - Definitions.
Section 45-47-231.21 - Applicability.
Section 45-47-231.22 - Merit System Rules and Regulations.
Section 45-47-231.23 - Merit System Board.
Section 45-47-231.24 - Compensation of Board Members.
Section 45-47-231.25 - Meetings.
Section 45-47-231.26 - Recordkeeping.
Section 45-47-231.27 - Equipment, Personnel, Etc.
Section 45-47-231.28 - Funding.
Section 45-47-231.29 - Probationary Appointments.
Section 45-47-231.30 - Deputy Sheriff; Chief of Police.
Section 45-47-231.31 - Suspension of Merit Employees.
Section 45-47-231.32 - Removal, Discharge, or Demotion of Merit Employees.
Section 45-47-231.33 - Political Activities.