(a)    This section applies to all counties except:
        (1)    Anne Arundel County;
        (2)    Baltimore City;
        (3)    Baltimore County;
        (4)    Cecil County;
        (5)    Howard County;
        (6)    Prince George’s County;
        (7)    Queen Anne’s County; and
        (8)    Worcester County.
    (b)    Subject to any restriction imposed by a public general law or public local law, the governing body of a county may determine the compensation of appointed officers and employees of the county.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees
Section 12-101 - Appointment and Removal
Section 12-102 - Compensation of Appointed Officers and Employees
Section 12-104 - Merit System -- Dorchester County
Section 12-105 - Merit System -- Garrett County
Section 12-106 - Offices and Departments
Section 12-107 - Public Ethics Laws and Regulations
Section 12-108 - Appointment to Boards and Commissions in Charles County