RCW 41.14.010: Declaration of purpose.

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Washington Code › Title 41 › Chapter 14 › Section 010

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The general purpose of this chapter is to establish a merit system of employment for county deputy sheriffs and other employees of the office of county sheriff, thereby raising the standards and efficiency of such offices and law enforcement in general.

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