(A) Any deputy sheriff may be removed, suspended, or laid off by the Sheriff for any cause which will promote the efficiency of the department. Except when an appointment is revoked during the probationary period described in § 36.39(E), the Sheriff shall furnish a covered deputy with a written statement of the reason why the action was taken.
(B) Except for the revocation of an appointment pursuant to § 36.39(E), every action in the nature of a dismissal, suspension or reduction made by the Sheriff shall be subject to review by the Merit Board at the request of any deputy sheriff affected by the provisions of this subchapter.
(C) Any citizen who makes written charges of misconduct, under oath, concerning the actions of any deputy sheriff covered by the provisions of this subchapter shall present the charges to the Sheriff, who shall investigate the charges. The Sheriff shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken against the deputy, subject to the limitations set out in this subchapter. The citizen may appeal the determination of the Sheriff to the Board. When the Sheriff determines the charges against the deputy, the Sheriff shall notify the complainant, in writing, with a copy to the Merit Board, of the disposition of the charges and shall advise the complainant of his or her right of appeal to the Merit Board, as well as the steps necessary to effect any such appeal.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 36.38) (Jeff. Ord. 7-1995, adopted and effective 4-11-1995; Jeff. Am. Ord. 32-1996, adopted and effective 9-10-1996; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 164-2007, approved 8-27-2007)