(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.
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