§ 15-16-28 - Creation of merit board; appeals from disciplinary actions
O.C.G.A. 15-16-28 (2010)
15-16-28. Creation of merit board; appeals from disciplinary actions
In any county there may be created by local Act of the General Assembly a merit board to hear and decide appeals from disciplinary actions against deputies and other employees of the sheriff of the county; provided, however, that no such merit board or appeals procedure shall become effective until approved and adopted by the sheriff.