(a) There is hereby created an Escambia County Legislative Delegation Office which shall be managed by a secretary or office manager who shall be hired by and serve at the pleasure or the Escambia County legislative delegation. The salary for such secretary or office manager shall be set by the delegation up to no more than that of chief clerks in other county offices and paid by the commission as other county employees are paid.
(b) The Escambia County Commission shall provide the necessary office space, supplies, furniture, and other equipment for the delegation. The office may be located outside the county courthouse or other county buildings if the office space is provided at no cost to the county.