Section 45-11-231.08
Chief deputy sheriff.
Whenever a new sheriff is elected or appointed, he or she may appoint any person as his or her chief deputy sheriff, provided the person meets the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as prescribed by the general laws of the state. The person holding the position of chief deputy sheriff immediately preceding the appointment of a chief deputy may be terminated without benefit of the provisions of this subpart.
(Act 2002-90, p. 270, §9.)