7-4-2508 . Compensation of undersheriff and deputy sheriff -- definitions. (1) The sheriff shall fix the compensation of the undersheriff at 98% of the salary of that sheriff. (2) (a) The sheriff shall fix the compensation of the deputy sheriff based on a percentage of the salary of that sheriff according to the following schedule: In counties with a population of: Below 15,000 85% to 97% 15,000 to 29,999 76% to 97% 30,000 to 74,999 74% to 97% 75,000 and over 72% to 97% (b) The sheriff shall adjust the compensation of the deputy sheriff within the range prescribed in subsection (2)(a) according to a rank structure in the office. (3) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (a) "Compensation" means the base rate of pay and does not mean longevity payments or payments for hours worked overtime. (b) "Salary of that sheriff" means the total salary provided for in 7-4-2503 (1), (2)(b), and (2)(c).
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