Section 45-11-231.04 - Merit system board - Creation; composition; oath(a) There is created a merit system board for the office of the Sheriff of Chilton County, which shall become effective February 27, 2002, and shall be composed of three members appointed as follows: (1) One member appointed by the Chilton County Commission.(2) One member appointed by the Chilton County Sheriff.(3) One member appointed by agreement of the Chilton County Commission and the Chilton County Sheriff.(b) The original members shall serve for terms of one, two, and four years, as determined by the drawing of lots. Thereafter, all members shall serve for a period of four years. No person shall be appointed to the board unless he or she is a resident and qualified elector of Chilton County and over the age of 21 years.(c) Members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office, which shall be filed in the office of the probate judge. Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term of the vacant position in the same manner as original appointments. The members of the board shall elect a chair and secretary from among their members. Any member of the board who becomes a candidate for, or is elected or appointed to, another public office of profit must vacate his or her office as a member of the board. No board member shall be an elected official, appointed employee, or employee of the county or any municipal government.(d) Each member of the board shall serve without pay.Ala. Code § 45-11-231.04 (1975)