7-4-2508. Compensation of undersheriff and deputy sheriff -- definitions. (1) The sheriff shall fix the compensation of the undersheriff at 98% of the salary of that sheriff.
(2) (a) The sheriff shall fix the compensation of the deputy sheriff based upon a percentage of the salary of that sheriff according to the following schedule:
In counties with population of:
(b) The sheriff shall adjust the compensation of the deputy sheriff within the range prescribed in subsection (2)(a) according to a rank structure in the office.
(3) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(a) "Compensation" means the base rate of pay and does not mean longevity payments or payments for hours worked overtime.
(b) "Salary of that sheriff" means the total salary provided for in 7-4-2503(1), (2)(b), and (2)(c).
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 603, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 36, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 302, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Officers and Employees
Part 25. Compensation and Official Fees
7-4-2501. Compensation of county officers
7-4-2503. Salary schedule for certain county officers -- county compensation board
7-4-2504. Salaries to be fixed by resolution -- cost-of-living increments
7-4-2505. Amount of compensation for deputies and assistants
7-4-2507. Deputy sheriff and undersheriff provisions -- construction
7-4-2508. Compensation of undersheriff and deputy sheriff -- definitions
7-4-2509. Sheriff's office -- work period in lieu of workweek -- overtime compensation
7-4-2510. Sheriff's office -- longevity payments
7-4-2511. Collection and disposal of fees
7-4-2512. Statement and affidavit of fees collected
7-4-2513. Filing of statements and affidavits
7-4-2514. Filing required to receive salary
7-4-2515. Fees to be paid in advance
7-4-2516. Fees not required in certain cases
7-4-2517. Itemized receipt for fees
7-4-2518. Statement of fees to be posted
7-4-2519. Prohibition upon receiving other fees
7-4-2520. Misconduct concerning official fees to result in vacancy of office
7-4-2521. Designation of person to receive decedent's warrants or paychecks -- reissuance