Md. Code, Local Government § 28–209

(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.