Yarosh v. Becane

All the deputies were hired by the sheriff pursuant to R. C. 325.17. Sheriff Yarosh argues that because R. C. 325.17 gives the sheriff authority to hire and fire deputies, such hiring and firing is not required to be made as would normally be required for a civil service position.

*9The power to hire and fire deputies however is subject to Section 10, Article XV of the Ohio Constitution which states:

“Appointments and promotions in the civil service of the state, the several counties, and cities, shall be made according to merit and fitness, to be ascertained, as far as practicable, by…