(a) This section applies only in Caroline County.
(b) The Sheriff of Caroline County shall receive an annual salary equal to 85% of the annual salary of the State’s Attorney for Caroline County.
(c) (1) The Sheriff may appoint:
(i) Deputy sheriffs and other personnel in accordance with the county budget; and
(ii) A chief deputy sheriff, or the managerial equivalent, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.
(2) The Sheriff may not refuse to reappoint a deputy sheriff without just cause.