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Enter into Executive Session under 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) for the consideration of the compensation of the Sheriff appointed Chief Deputy.
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Recommended Action:
Enter into Executive Session under 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) for the consideration of the compensation of the Sheriff appointed Chief Deputy.
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Background and Purpose of Request:
The position of Chief Deputy is governed under State Statute 30-A, Chapter 1, Subchapter 6, Article 3, Subsection 383. The State states “…the sheriff in each county shall appoint a chief deputy to serve under the sheriff.” The Statute later states that the chief deputy serves at the will of the sheriff and has the powers and duties of a deputy sheriff and is subject to the direction of the sheriff in the administration of the office. The sheriff is responsible for the official misconduct or neglect of the chief deputy. Statute goes on to define minimum qualifications that a chief deputy must meet.
The Commissioners become involved through the setting of salary and benefits. As this is an elected officer’s appointment, neither the County Manager nor Human Resource Director have the authority to set these.
Staff Contact: James Gailey, County Manager
Presentation: No
Fiscal Impact and Source:
General Fund
Effective Date if Applicable:
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