§ 17-30a-104. Subordinate officers appointed, reappointed -- Officers serving on effective date considered qualified. (Effective 5/13/2014)

(1) The appointing authority of a county or police interlocal entity subject to this chapter that regularly employs one or more peace officers shall:

(a) appoint a peace officer with the advice and consent of the county legislative body or police interlocal entity governing body, subject to the rules and regulations of the commission;

(b) appoint each subordinate peace officer;

(c) fill a vacancy in the department; and

(d) further promote, transfer, reassign, reappoint, demote, suspend, or remove a peace officer in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(2) The commission shall adopt rules governing the appointment of peace officers through reappointment of a former employee who separated in good standing, within one year after separation.

(3) A peace officer appointed before May 13, 2014, is considered to have been appointed to and hold the officer's position and classification pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

Enacted by Chapter 366, 2014 General Session