38-1001. Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Council" means the merit system council for law enforcement officers appointed under the provisions of this article.
2. " Department" means the branch of government in which a law enforcement officer is employed.
3. " Department head" means the officer charged with the duty of administering the branch of government having the jurisdiction over the law enforcement officer.
4. " Law enforcement officer" means:
(a) A regularly appointed and paid deputy sheriff of a county.
(b) A regularly employed police officer in a city or town.