§ 2-131. Appointment of Deputy Sheriffs by County Sheriff; number; requirements for appointment; compensation; termination.

(a)

In addition to the Deputy Sheriffs authorized by the Quorum Court as paid employees of Washington County, the Washington County Sheriff is hereby authorized to appoint additional deputies as he requires. The Sheriff shall advise the Quorum Court of the number of said deputies.

(b)

The Sheriff is specifically authorized to appoint as Deputy Sheriffs of Washington County, Arkansas, the Chiefs of Police and other police officers of all municipalities located within Washington County, members of the Washington County Sheriff's Auxiliary, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officers, officers of the State Forestry Department, and officers of the University of Arkansas Police Department.

(c)

Only certified law enforcement officers shall be appointed as Washington County Deputy Sheriffs under the provisions of this section.

(d)

The compensation of persons appointed as Deputy Sheriffs under this section, if any, shall be in accordance with the budget for the Sheriff's Department.

(e)

Persons appointed as Deputy Sheriffs, except auxiliary deputies who are listed as part time employees, under the provisions of this section shall not be considered to be personnel in the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

(f)

Persons appointed as Washington County Deputy Sheriffs under the provisions of this section shall not be considered to be employees of Washington County, Arkansas; except the auxiliary deputies as stated above.

(g)

All appointments made under the provisions of this section shall terminate as follows:

(1)

When the Sheriff shall withdraw the appointment.

(2)

Whenever a person's certification as a law enforcement official is withdrawn.

(3)

Whenever the person ceases to reside in Washington County, Arkansas.

(4)

In the case of a person who is a Chief of Police or police officer of a municipality located within Washington County or the University of Arkansas Police Department, or an officer of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission or the State Forestry Department, when his/her employment with such police department or agency ceases.

(5)

In the case of a member of the Washington County Sheriff's Auxiliary, when he/she ceases to be a member of the Auxiliary in good standing.

(6)

In every case, at the end of the Sheriff's term of office.

(h)

Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Sheriff to summon persons to assist him in emergency situations, as authorized by Arkansas law.

(Ord. No. 85-35, Arts. 1—8, 12-12-85; Ord. No. 2003-10, Arts. 1—5, 2-13-03)

Editor's note

At the discretion of the editor, Ord. No. 85-35, Arts. 1—8, enacted Dec. 12, 1985, has been included herein as § 2-131, said ordinance being not specifically amendatory of the Code.

Cross reference

Civil Service System for Sheriff's Office personnel established; exemptions, § 2-46.1.