THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2017 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 3, 2015. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.

As used in this part, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) APPOINTING AUTHORITY. The sheriff, or any designee of the sheriff who is exempt pursuant to Section 45-28-234.01, vested with powers to appoint employees as provided by this part.

(2) BOARD. The Personnel Board of the Office of the Sheriff of Etowah County created by this part.

(3) CLASSIFIED SERVICE. All Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission-certified custodial, administrative, and clerical employees of the Office of the Sheriff of Etowah County not specifically exempted as command staff in subsection (b) of Section 45-28-234.01.

(4) EMPLOYEE. Any person not exempt pursuant to Section 45-28-234.01 who is employed in the service of the office of the Sheriff of Etowah County.

(Act 2015-351, §2.)