Section 7-4-2508 - Compensation of undersheriff and deputy sheriff - definitions(1) The sheriff shall fix the compensation of the undersheriff at 98% of the salary of that sheriff.(2)(a) The sheriff shall fix the compensation of the deputy sheriff based upon a percentage of the salary of that sheriff according to the following schedule: In counties with population of:
Below 15,000 | 85% to 95% |
15,000 to 29,999 | 76% to 95% |
30,000 to 74,999 | 74% to 95% |
75,000 and over | 72% to 95% |
(b) The sheriff shall adjust the compensation of the deputy sheriff within the range prescribed in subsection (2)(a) according to a rank structure in the office.(3) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (a) "Compensation" means the base rate of pay and does not mean longevity payments or payments for hours worked overtime.(b) "Salary of that sheriff" means the total salary provided for in 7-4-2503(1), (2)(b), and (2)(c).Amended by Laws 2021, Ch. 302,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2021.En. Sec. 2, Ch. 603, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 36, L. 2005.