1. (a) This section applies only in Kent County.
2. (b) The Sheriff of Kent County shall receive an annual salary equal to 80% of the annual salary of the State's Attorney for Kent County.
3. (c) At the discretion of the County Commissioners of Kent County, the Sheriff shall receive county-owned automobiles as may be necessary to operate the Sheriff's department.

4. (d)

   1. (1) The Sheriff shall appoint a chief deputy sheriff, or the managerial equivalent, who shall:

      1. (i) Receive a salary of at least $8,000; and
      2. (ii) Serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.
   2. (2) The Sheriff may not refuse to reappoint a deputy sheriff without just cause.
5. (e) The Sheriff and the Sheriff's deputies shall be paid allowances as the County Commissioners may deem necessary.

6. (f) The County Commissioners:

   1. (1) May authorize additional deputies as necessary; and
   2. (2) Shall set their compensation at the time of their appointment.

7. (g)

   1. (1) The County Commissioners may authorize the Sheriff to appoint as part-time deputies individuals employed in specific plants, schools, hospitals, institutions, business enterprises, and land development tracts situated within the county.

   2. (2) Part-time deputies appointed under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

      1. (i) Are limited to service only within the particular facility where they are employed; and
      2. (ii) May not be compensated by the county for their services.

Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-309(p). Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-328 and amended by Acts 2019, c. 196, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.