11-09-32. Appointment of subordinates - Terms of office

11-09-32. Appointment of subordinates - Terms of office The manager in a county which has adopted a county manager form of government may authorize the head of a department or office responsible to the manager to appoint subordinates in such department or office. All appointments shall be made on the basis of ability, training, and experience of the appointees. Appointments shall be without definite terms unless for temporary service not to exceed sixty days.