Md. Code, Local Government § 28-209
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 28-209, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§28–209.
Official statutory text
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and Article III, § 35 of the Maryland Constitution, within 60 days after receiving the recommendations of the Commission under § 28–207(b) of this subtitle, the County Commissioners of Washington County, by local law, shall set the salary for each office included in the recommendations.
(b) The County Commissioners of Washington County may accept, reduce, or reject, but may not increase, the recommendations of the Commission.
(b) The County Commissioners of Washington County may accept, reduce, or reject, but may not increase, the recommendations of the Commission.
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