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Ala. Code § 45-11-231.08 Chief Deputy Sheriff
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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 chi…
Ala. Code § 45-11-231.09 Suspension of Merit Employees
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The sheriff may suspend, without pay, a merit employee for any personal misconduct or fact affecting or concerning his or her fitness or ability to perform his or her duties in the public interest. In the event a merit employee is suspended without pay for more than 10 days in an…
Ala. Code § 45-11-231.10 Removal, Discharge, or Demotion of Merit Employees; Proceedings Before Board; Appeal
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(a) The sheriff may remove, discharge, or demote any merit employee who is directly under the sheriff, provided that within five days a report in writing of the action is made to the board, giving the reason for the removal, discharge, or demotion. The employee shall have 10 days…
Ala. Code § 45-11-231.11 Political Activities
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Each employee may exercise his or her right as a citizen to express his or her opinion and to cast his or her vote. No employee shall receive any appointment or advancement as a reward for his or her support of a candidate for office of a political party nor shall he or she be di…