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.
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