§ 2-328

(a) This section applies only in Kent County.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(e) The Sheriff and the Sheriff’s deputies shall be paid allowances as the County Commissioners may deem necessary.

(f) The County Commissioners:

(1) May authorize additional deputies as necessary; and

(2) Shall set their compensation at the time of their appointment.

(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.