Ga. Code § 15-16-28
Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
In any county there may be created by local Act of the General Assembly a merit board to hear and decide appeals from disciplinary actions against deputies and other employees of the sheriff of the county; provided, however, that no such merit board or appeals procedure shall become effective until approved and adopted by the sheriff.
OCGA § 15-16-28