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 chief deputy sheriff immediately preceding the appointment of a chief deputy may be terminated without benefit of the provisions of this subpart.
Ala. Code § 45-11-231.08
Chief Deputy Sheriff.
(Act 2002-90, p. 270, §9.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.