Section 45-11-231 – Applicability – Locality.
Section 45-11-231 Applicability – Locality. This subpart shall apply only in Chilton County. (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §1.)
Section 45-11-231.01 – Definitions.
Section 45-11-231.01 Definitions. As used in this subpart, the following words have the following meanings: (1) BOARD. The merit system board created by this subpart. (2) COUNTY. Chilton County. (3) EMPLOYEE. Any law enforcement officer, radio operator, jailer, and law enforcement support personnel, not excepted by Section 45-11-231.02, who is employed by the sheriff. (4) […]
Section 45-11-231.02 – Applicability – Law Enforcement Personnel.
Section 45-11-231.02 Applicability – Law enforcement personnel. This subpart applies to all law enforcement officials and employees employed by the office of Sheriff of Chilton County except the chief deputy. (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §3.)
Section 45-11-231.03 – Merit System Rules and Regulations; Removal for Cause.
Section 45-11-231.03 Merit system rules and regulations; removal for cause. All employees to whom this subpart applies shall be governed by merit system rules and regulations governing dismissals, suspensions, lay-offs, and terminations, adopted and administered by the board. Presently employed persons shall remain in their respective employments, but nothing herein shall be construed to prevent […]
Section 45-11-231.04 – Merit System Board – Creation; Composition; Oath.
Section 45-11-231.04 Merit system board – Creation; composition; oath. (a) There is created a merit system board for the office of the Sheriff of Chilton County, which shall become effective February 27, 2002, and shall be composed of three members appointed as follows: (1) One member appointed by the Chilton County Commission. (2) One member […]
Section 45-11-231.05 – Merit System Board – Meetings.
Section 45-11-231.05 Merit system board – Meetings. (a) The board shall fix the times for its regular meetings and it may hold special, adjourned, or called meetings at any time. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All meetings of the board shall be held […]
Section 45-11-231.06 – County Commission to Furnish Supplies, Personnel, Storage Facilities, Etc.
Section 45-11-231.06 County commission to furnish supplies, personnel, storage facilities, etc. The Chilton County Commission shall provide the board with materials and secretarial help when needed during meetings and shall assign an area from time to time for the board meetings. It shall also provide filing cabinets and storage space for the board and shall […]
Section 45-11-231.07 – Probationary Employment.
Section 45-11-231.07 Probationary employment. All appointments of employees to which this subpart applies, other than temporary appointments, shall be probationary for one year from the date of appointment. A probationary employee may be discharged by the sheriff at his or her pleasure at any time before the expiration of one year from his or her […]
Section 45-11-231.08 – Chief Deputy Sheriff.
Section 45-11-231.08 Chief deputy sheriff. 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 […]
Section 45-11-231.09 – Suspension of Merit Employees.
Section 45-11-231.09 Suspension of merit employees. 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 […]
Section 45-11-231.10 – Removal, Discharge, or Demotion of Merit Employees; Proceedings Before Board; Appeal.
Section 45-11-231.10 Removal, discharge, or demotion of merit employees; proceedings before board; appeal. (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 […]
Section 45-11-231.11 – Political Activities.
Section 45-11-231.11 Political activities. 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 […]
Section 45-11-231.12 – Violations.
Section 45-11-231.12 Violations. Any merit employee who willfully violates any provision of this subpart, or any rule or regulation issued in pursuance hereof, shall be dismissed from service under the system and shall not be appointed or reemployed for two years. (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §13.)
Section 45-11-231.13 – Applicability – Effective Date.
Section 45-11-231.13 Applicability – Effective date. All employees to which this subpart applies shall be covered by the merit system by February 27, 2003. (Act 2002-90, p. 270, §14.)