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2004 Florida Statutes

SECTION 53
Independence of constitutional officials.
Section 30.53, Florida Statutes 2004

30.53  Independence of constitutional officials.--The independence of the sheriffs shall be preserved concerning the purchase of supplies and equipment, selection of personnel, and the hiring, firing, and setting of salaries of such personnel; provided that nothing herein contained shall restrict the establishment or operation of any civil service system or civil service board created pursuant to s. 14, Art. III, of the Constitution of Florida, provided, further that nothing contained in ss. 30.48-30.53 shall be construed to alter, modify or change in any manner any civil service system or board, state or local, now in existence or hereafter established.

History.--s. 7, ch. 57-368; s. 36, ch. 69-216.