(1) A consolidated local government shall, by ordinance, create a consolidated local government police force merit system and in the same ordinance shall establish a consolidated local government police force merit board. A board shall classify and examine applicants seeking employment as officers of the police force of the consolidated local government, excluding applicants for the positions of chief, assistant chief, and officers above the rank of captain. The board, except when prohibited, shall promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with KRS
67C.301 to 67C.327 governing the classification, qualification, examination, appointment, probation, promotion, demotion, suspension, and other disciplinary action within the consolidated local government police force of all officers affected and covered by the provisions of KRS § 67C.301 to KRS § 67C.327, and shall hold hearings and impose, if necessary, penalties upon the personnel affected by KRS § 67C.301 to

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 67C.303

  • Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

67C.327.
(2) The legislative council of the consolidated local government shall annually appropriate funds for the reasonable and necessary expenses of the board.
Effective: July 15, 2002
History: Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 339, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2002.