Sheriffs Act, 1986 (Act No. 90 of 1986)Chapter I : Appointment of Sheriffs and Other Persons6. Appointment of deputy sheriffs and employees |
| (1) | Any sheriff or acting sheriff may with the approval of the Board and on such conditions as the Board may determine appoint one or more deputy sheriffs, for whom he shall be responsible. |
| (2) | A deputy sheriff may, subject to the directions of the sheriff or acting sheriff appointing him, perform the functions of any such sheriff or acting sheriff. |
| (3) | Any sheriff or acting sheriff may appoint such other persons in his employ as he may consider necessary. |