Clarifies a sheriff's authority to hire within their own office in West Virginia.
This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify a sheriff's authority to hire within their own office. It specifies that vacancies in deputy sheriff positions should be filled by promoting from within the sheriff's office. The sheriff can appoint more than one chief deputy with the county commission's consent. It also outlines the rights and eligibility for promotions, emphasizing merit and fitness.
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