Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “appointing authority” means:

(1) the chief executive officer, board, or other entity of a police department with authority to appoint and hire a member of the police department; or

(2) the chief executive officer, board, or other entity of a fire department with authority to appoint and hire a member of the fire department.

As added by P.L.115-2016, SEC.3.