§ 7423. Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board.

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(a)Continuation.-- The Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board is continued as a board within the commission.

(b)Composition.-- The board shall be composed of the following members:

(1)The Attorney General.

(2)Two judges of the courts of common pleas from different counties.

(3)Two sheriffs from different counties with a minimum of six years' experience as a sheriff or chief deputy.

(4)Three individuals from different counties with a minimum of eight years' experience each as a deputy sheriff. One of the three shall be currently employed in the capacity of deputy sheriff with the rank of sergeant or deputy sheriff.

(5)One educator qualified in the field of curriculum design.

(6)One county commissioner.

(c)Appointments and terms.-- All members of the board, other than the Attorney General, who shall be a permanent member, shall be appointed by the Governor for a period of three years. Any member of the board shall cease to be a member of the board immediately upon termination of service in the position by which that person was eligible for membership or appointed as a member of the board.

(d)Vacancies.-- A member appointed to fill a vacancy created by any reason other than expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member who the appointee succeeds in the same manner as the original appointment.

(e)Expenses.-- The members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed the necessary and actual expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the board and in the performance of their duties under this subchapter.

(f)Removal.-- Members of the board, other than the Attorney General, may be removed by the Governor for good cause upon written notice from the Governor specifically stating the cause for removal.

(g)Chair.-- The members of the board shall elect a chair from among the members to serve for a period of one year. A chair may be elected to serve successive terms.

(h)Meetings and quorum.-- The board shall meet at least four times each year. Special meetings may be called by the chair of the board or upon written request of three members. A quorum shall consist of five members.

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