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IN SB0018
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Philip Boots
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AI Summary
- Amends IC 36-8-10-3 to remove the requirement that no more than two members appointed by the sheriff nor more than one member elected by officers may belong to the same political party
- Allows sheriff's merit board members to be appointed without regard to political affiliation, effective July 1, 2016
- Maintains existing requirements that board consists of five members (three appointed by sheriff, two elected by county police force)
- Preserves restrictions preventing active police officers, relatives of active officers, and relatives of the sheriff from serving on the board
- Retains all other provisions regarding board composition, compensation ($15 minimum per day), terms (four years), residency requirements, and meeting procedures
Legislative Description
Sheriff's merit board. Allows appointment of sheriff's merit board members without regard to political affiliation.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
1/5/2016
Committee Referrals
Local Government1/5/2016
Full Bill Text
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