Md. Code, Local Government § 12–102

(a) This section applies to all counties except:

(1) Anne Arundel County;

(2) Baltimore City;

(3) Baltimore County;

(4) Cecil County;

(5) Howard County;

(6) Prince George’s County;

(7) Queen Anne’s County; and

(8) Worcester County.

(b) Subject to any restriction imposed by a public general law or public local

law, the governing body of a county may determine the compensation of appointed

officers and employees of the county.