North Carolina Statutes
§ 162-24 — Delegation of official duties
North Carolina § 162-24
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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 162-24 (2026).
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The sheriff may not delegate to another person the final responsibility for discharging his official duties, but he may appoint a deputy or employ others to assist him in performing his official duties. (23 Hen. VI, c. 10; R.C., c. 105, s. 21; Code, s. 2084; Rev., s. 2828; C.S., s. 3946; 1983, c. 670, s. 15.)
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