Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties
Section 10-303 - County Officers, Officials, and Employees

(a)    If a county executive is authorized, the county may set the qualifications, term of office, and compensation for the county executive.
    (b)    A county may provide for the appointment and removal of all county officers except those whose appointment or election is provided for by the Maryland Constitution or public general law.
    (c)    A county legislative body may enact local laws to:
        (1)    prevent conflicts between the private interests and public duties of county officers and members of the county legislative body;
        (2)    govern the conduct and actions of all county officers and members of the county legislative body in the performance of their public duties; and
        (3)    provide for penalties, including removal from office, for a violation of the local laws or any regulations adopted under the local laws.
    (d)    A county may provide for a merit system governing the appointment of county officials and employees not elected or appointed under the Maryland Constitution or public general law.

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