The Floyd County Merit Board is comprised of 5 members. 3 of these members are appointed by the elected Sheriff and 2 are elected by majority vote of the merited officers. All board members serve a term of four years. The merit board along with the Sheriff set classifications and ranks for the members of the office. They also advise and administer examinations to test new applicants for the position of Merit Police Officers, as well as promotions for existing officers. The board is also charged with handling disciplinary cases against merit officers who are suspended and is the hearing panel for demotion in rank or terminations.