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DESIGNATION OF SHERIFF AS CHIEF CORRECTIONAL OFFICER The Board reviewed a Memorandum of December 22, 1994: TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney DATE: December 22, 1994 RE: Designation of Sheriff an Chief Correctional Officer In Indian River County the Sheriff has operated the County jail since the creation of the County in 1925, except between 1984 and 1986 when the Board of County Commissioners did. The Board transferred this responsibility back to the Sheriff in 1986 by voice vote after the County found it impossible to get adequate insurance coverage. Insurance was available through the Florida Sheriffs' Association only to Sheriffs. _ Since the transfer back to the Sheriff, Florida law has been amended to require that the County Commissioners choose a "Chief Correctional Officer." The law allows a majority of the County Commission to pick the Sheriff as this officer. It is necessary for the Board of County Commissioners to adopt an ordinance appointing a Chief Correctional Officer. The attached ordinance appoints the Sheriff as the Chief Correctional officer; however, the Board does have the authority to appoint someone else or to undertake the responsibility itself. Requested Action: Request permission to advertise the attached ordinance choosing the Sheriff as the Chief Correctional Officer. A hearing date of January 24, 1995, is recommended. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved the advertisement of a proposed ordinance choosing the Sheriff as Chief Correctional Officer, with the public hearing to be held January 24, 1995, as recommended by staff. SOLID WASTE FLOW CONTROL The Board reviewed a Memorandum of December 27, 1994: JANUARY 3, 1995 33 BOOK �4 FAIL. 3