(a) The offices of probate judge, tax assessor, and tax collector in Lamar County are each hereby authorized to hire a chief clerk. The chief clerks' salaries shall be fixed by the Lamar County Commission and paid from the general fund of the county.
(b) The office of probate judge, provided sufficient funds are available, may employ additional clerks as deemed necessary and approved by the Lamar County Commission. The salaries of the clerks shall be fixed by the Lamar County Commission.
(c) The office of tax assessor, provided sufficient funds are available, may employ additional clerks as deemed necessary and approved by the Lamar County Commission. The salaries of the clerks shall be fixed by the Lamar County Commission.
(d) The office of tax collector, provided sufficient funds are available, may employ additional clerks as deemed necessary and approved by the Lamar County Commission. The salaries of the clerks shall be fixed by the Lamar County Commission.