All deputies and clerks shall be under the control of the officer by whom they are selected and employed, who may discharge any such deputy or clerk at any time. The officer shall be responsible for all the official acts, neglects and defaults of all deputies and clerks that officer employs.
Del. Code tit. 9, § 9201
Duties and responsibilities of officers appointing deputies and clerks
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