§ 20‑196.3.  Who may hold supervisory positions over sworn members of the Patrol.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the General Statutes, only the following individuals may hold a supervisory position over sworn members of the Patrol:

(1) The Governor.

(2) The Secretary of Public Safety.

(3) A uniformed member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol who has met all requirements for employment within the Patrol, including completion of the basic Patrol school. (1975, c. 47; 1977, c. 70, s. 14.1; 2002‑159, ss. 31.5(a), (b); 2002‑190, s. 9; 2011‑145, s. 19.1(g); 2013‑289, s. 10; 2015‑241, s. 16A.7(h).)