DIVISION 5
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MERIT COMMISSION

SECTION:

2-5-1: Membership, Tenure, Vacancy

2-5-2: Organization, Officers, Meetings, Records

2-5-3: Compensation And Expenses Of Members

2-5-4: Merit System Rules And Regulations

2-5-5: Administrative Powers

2-5-6: Appeal Of Commission Decision

2-5-1: MEMBERSHIP, TENURE, VACANCY:

There is hereby created and established in the county, a sheriff's department merit commission consisting of five (5) members to be appointed by the sheriff and approved by the county board. Of the initial appointments, one shall serve for a term of two (2) years, one for a term of three (3) years, one for a term of four (4) years, one for a term of five (5) years, and one for a term of six (6) years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for terms of six (6) years. Vacancies in any office by reason of death, resignation or removal shall be filled by the appointment of a successor to the unexpired term in office then remaining. No more than three (3) of the members appointed to the merit commission may be from the same political party. (1982 Code)

2-5-2: ORGANIZATION, OFFICERS, MEETINGS, RECORDS:

   A.   As soon as practicable after appointment, the members of the merit commission shall meet and shall organize by selecting a chairman and a secretary from its membership.

   B.   Meetings of the merit commission shall be held upon the call of the chairman or upon the call of two (2) members.

   C.   The merit commission shall keep and maintain a record of its meetings and the business conducted therein in a form directed by the county board.

   D.   The merit commission is authorized to employ such clerks and technical assistants as may be necessary to transact its business, and to fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the county board. (1982 Code)

2-5-3: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF MEMBERS:

The members of the merit commission shall receive such compensation for their services, and reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred as may be fixed by resolution of the county board. However, in no event may the amount of per diem compensation established for members of the merit commission exceed the per diem received by members of the county board. The per diem and mileage to be paid to merit commission members shall be established by the county board by resolution. (1982 Code)