41-5-705. Deputy probation officers -- salary. (1) The judge having jurisdiction of juvenile matters may also appoint such additional persons, giving preference to persons having the qualifications suggested for appointment as the chief probation officer, to serve as deputy probation officers as the judge deems necessary, their salaries to be fixed by the judge. Such salaries shall not exceed 90% or be less than 60% of the salary of the chief probation officer excluding longevity payments provided in 41-5-704.
     (2) In addition to such salary, each deputy probation officer with more than 5 years of service is entitled to receive an annual 1% longevity allowance. Each longevity allowance must be based on the officer's current salary and begins on the officer's annual employment anniversary date. The allowance must be paid in equal monthly installments.
     (3) If a deputy probation officer is promoted to chief probation officer, his salary may not be decreased by the appointment. He shall retain all longevity allowances earned during his service as a deputy.

     History: En. 10-1234 by Sec. 34, Ch. 329, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 530, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 10-1234(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 605, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 332, L. 1983.