§2–319.

    (a)    This section applies only in Caroline County.

    (b)    The Sheriff of Caroline County shall receive an annual salary equal to 85% of the annual salary of the State’s Attorney for Caroline County.

    (c)    (1)    The Sheriff may appoint:

            (i)    Deputy sheriffs and other personnel in accordance with the county budget; and

            (ii)    A chief deputy sheriff, or the managerial equivalent, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

        (2)    The Sheriff may not refuse to reappoint a deputy sheriff without just cause.