"Classified service" defined

As used in this part, "classified service" includes all positions and employees in the sheriff's department, except for the sheriff, the sheriff's personal secretary, and the cook for the jail facility, and, in those counties deciding to do so, the chief deputy sheriff. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-842. As used in this part, "classified service" includes all positions and employees in the sheriff's department, except for the sheriff, the sheriff's personal secretary, and the cook for the jail facility, and, in those counties deciding to do so, the chief deputy sheriff. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-842.