Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2–319

(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.