Sec. 7.
After the date this act takes effect, appointments to and promotions in sheriffs' departments subject to this act shall be made only according to qualifications and fitness to be ascertained by examinations, which shall be competitive, and no person shall be appointed, reinstated, promoted or discharged as a member of the department regardless of rank or position, in any manner or by any means other than those prescribed in this act. The positions of undersheriff and departmental heads are exempt from the operation of this act, and the sheriff shall have the sole power and authority to fill such positions.
History: 1966, Act 298, Imd. Eff. July 14, 1966
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 298 of 1966 - Civil Service Commission (51.351 - 51.367)
Section 51.352 - Civil Service Commission; Membership, Appointment, Terms; President, Term.
Section 51.352a - Commissioners; Compensation.
Section 51.354 - Civil Service Commission; Vacancies; Removal.
Section 51.355 - Civil Service Commission; Clerk.
Section 51.359 - Civil Service Commission; Powers and Duties.
Section 51.361 - Civil Service Commission; Rules and Regulations for Examinations.
Section 51.365 - Civil Service Commission; Definitions.
Section 51.366 - Act Effective Upon Approval by Electors; Petition; Ballot; Form; Referendum.
Section 51.367 - Rescission and Repeal of Act by Electors; Ballot, Form; Referendum.