§ 38.1001

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.