(a) (1) (i) The chair of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $3,000. (ii) Each other member of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $2,500. (2) Expenses of the Board: (i) are subject to county personnel policies and rules; and (ii) shall be provided for in the county budget. (b) (1) The Board may: (i) employ and set the compensation of clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and (ii) with the approval of the County Council: 1. employ an inspector and a recording secretary who shall be employees of the county as provided in the county budget; and 2. appoint legal counsel. (2) Restrictions applicable to members of the Board under § 19–202(c) of this subtitle shall apply to legal counsel and staff assigned to the Board. (3) County personnel policies and rules shall apply to: (i) staff assigned to the Board; and (ii) staff expenses. (4) Staff expenses shall be provided for in the county budget.
Maryland Legal Code