When a newly elected or appointed sheriff assumes office, the incoming sheriff may not terminate the employment of any deputy sheriff covered by ss. 30.071-30.079 for lawful off-duty political activity or for a discriminatory reason. The incoming sheriff may replace deputy sheriffs assigned to managerial, confidential, or policymaking positions or part-time deputy sheriffs.
Fla. Stat. § 30.078
Continuation of appointment after a change in sheriff
History.--s. 9, ch. 94-143; s. 4, ch. 95-155.
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