(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