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Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-315

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) This section applies only in Anne Arundel County.

(b) The Sheriff of Anne Arundel County shall receive an annual salary of:

(1)(i) $128,657 for calendar year 2014; and

(ii) $133,000 for calendar year 2015 through calendar year 2024.

(2) Beginning in calendar year 2025, the Sheriff of Anne Arundel County shall receive an annual salary equal to the salary of a captain in the Anne Arundel County Police Department at step 20 in the pay scale.

(c)(1) The Sheriff shall appoint deputies at a salary as provided by the County Council of Anne Arundel County.

(2) The Sheriff may appoint a chief deputy who shall serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

(d) Employees in the Sheriff's Office shall be in the county merit system.

(e) In case of emergency, the Sheriff may temporarily deputize any able-bodied citizen to assist the Sheriff in carrying out the duties of the Sheriff's Office.

(f) The Sheriff and the deputies whose duties require the use of automobiles shall be furnished at no expense with suitable automobiles and any necessary maintenance, repairs, or upkeep by the County Council.

(g)(1) The Sheriff may appoint part-time deputies as provided in the county budget.

(2) A part-time deputy appointed under this subsection may not work more than 24 hours per week.

(3) The Sheriff may set the rate of pay for a part-time deputy.

(4) A part-time deputy appointed under this subsection is not eligible for any benefits that are provided to county employees, including pension benefits, unless approved by the County Council.

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