The Merit Commission shall promulgate rules, regulations, and procedures for the operation of the merit system and administer the merit system. These rules, regulations, and procedures shall provide for the appointment, promotion, disciplining, and discharging of deputies and correctional officers in the office of Sheriff pursuant to recognized merit principles of public employment. Such deputies and correctional officers shall be compensated according to a standard pay plan approved by the County Board.
(Prior Code, 2 TCC 3-2)