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§ 2-328. Kent County

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: October 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 2. Court Personnel (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Sheriffs (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Sheriffs' Salaries (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2019
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 2-328
Formerly cited as MD CTS & JUD PRO § 2-309(p)
§ 2-328. Kent County
Currentness
Scope of section
(a) This section applies only in Kent County.
Sheriff’s salary
(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.
County-owned automobiles necessary to operate Sheriff's department
(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.
Chief deputy sheriff
(d)(1) The Sheriff shall appoint a chief deputy sheriff, or the managerial equivalent, who shall:
(i) Receive a salary of at least $8,000; and
(ii) Serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.
(2) The Sheriff may not refuse to reappoint a deputy sheriff without just cause.
Sheriff and deputies paid allowances as necessary
(e) The Sheriff and the Sheriff's deputies shall be paid allowances as the County Commissioners may deem necessary.
Additional deputies as authorized by County Commissioners
(f) The County Commissioners:
(1) May authorize additional deputies as necessary; and
(2) Shall set their compensation at the time of their appointment.
Part-time deputies
(g)(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) Part-time deputies appointed under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i) Are limited to service only within the particular facility where they are employed; and
(ii) May not be compensated by the county for their services.

Credits

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.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 2-328, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 2-328
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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