(a) (1) The chair of the Board shall receive a salary of $4,000 annually. (2) Each other member of the Board shall receive a salary of $3,500 annually. (3) The County Commissioners shall pay the salaries of the members of the Board. (4) The County Commissioners may pay for expenses of the Board, including: (i) salaries of personnel other than members of the Board; and (ii) costs of printing, supplies, and other expenses related to the operation of the Board. (b) The Board may: (1) employ: (i) a secretary; (ii) inspectors; and (iii) clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and (2) except as otherwise provided in this section, set the compensation of the employees. (c) The Board: (1) shall appoint a clerk to the Board at a salary of $4,000 annually; and (2) may designate an attorney for the Board at a salary of $4,500 annually.
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