§ 1.5-504. Sheriff.
The Sheriff shall have and exercise all powers and duties, not inconsistent with this Charter, now or hereafter conferred or imposed on sheriffs by State laws relating to sheriffs in counties of Lehigh County’s classification functioning without home rule charters; or, in the absence of such laws, by State laws relating to sheriffs in counties having populations most closely equal to that of Lehigh County. The Sheriff shall have the power to appoint deputies, assistants, clerks and other personnel required for the conduct of his or her office, in such numbers and job classifications and at such salaries as shall be fixed by the Board. The Sheriff shall have such other powers, duties and authority as are given by this Charter, by law or by ordinance of the Board. The amendment of this section in 1997 shall be effective on January 1, 1998.
The provisions of this § 1.5-504 amended May 20, 1997. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (220484).
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