§7-14-3. Civil Service Commission

There shall be a civil service commission in each county and the state. Each such civil service commission shall consist of three commissioners, one of whom shall be appointed by the bar association of such county, one of whom shall be appointed by the deputy sheriff's association of such county, and one of whom shall […]

§7-14-4. Clerk of the Commission

The clerk of the county court shall be ex officio clerk of the civil service commission and shall supply to the commission all necessary clerical and stenographic services for the work of the civil service commission.

§7-14-5. Office and Supplies for Commission; Appropriations Required

It shall be the duty of the county court of every such county to cause suitable and convenient rooms and accommodations to be assigned and provided, furnished, heated and lighted for carrying on the work and examinations of the civil service commission. The civil service commission may order from the proper authorities the necessary stationery, […]

§7-14-6. Powers and Duties of Commission

The civil service commission in each such county shall: (1) Prescribe and enforce rules and regulations for carrying into effect the provisions of this article. All rules and regulations so prescribed may, from time to time, be added to, amended or rescinded.

§7-14-7. Rules and Regulations of Commission; Notice and Distribution Thereof; Probationary Period for Appointees

The civil service commission in each such county shall make rules and regulations providing for both competitive and medical examinations for the position of deputy sheriff in each such county subject to the provisions of this article, for appointments to the position of deputy sheriff and for promotions and for such other matters as are […]

§7-14-8. Form of Application; Age Requirements; Exceptions

The civil service commission in each such county shall require persons applying for admission to any competitive examination provided for under this article or under the rules and regulations of the commission to file in its office, within a reasonable time prior to the proposed competitive examination, a formal application in which the applicant shall […]

§7-14-9. Character and Notice of Competitive Examinations; Qualifications of Applicants; Competitive Examinations to Be Prescribed by State Civil Service Commission; Press Representatives; Posting Eligible List; Medical Examinations; Exceptions as to and Training of Deputies Serving on Effective Date of Article

All competitive examinations for appointments or promotions to all positions of deputy sheriff shall be practical in their character, and shall relate to such matters, and include such inquiries, as will fairly and fully test the comparative merit and fitness of the person or persons examined to discharge the duties of the position sought by […]