(a) In accordance with Title 28, Subtitle 1 of the Local Government Article, the County Commissioners shall set the annual salary of the members 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) set the compensation of the employees, subject to subsection (c)(3) of this section. (c) (1) The chair of the Board shall submit to the Director of Finance of the county the total amount of the Board’s budget, including: (i) salaries for members and employees of the Board; and (ii) all other necessary expenses. (2) From the receipts collected by the Board, the County Commissioners shall pay: (i) the salaries of the members and employees of the Board once every 2 weeks; and (ii) the expenses of the Board on written approval of the chair of the Board. (3) The salaries and expenses of the employees of the Board are subject to the approval of the County Commissioners.
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