(b) The Sheriff of Talbot County shall receive a salary as set by the County Council of Talbot County.

(c) The Sheriff may appoint, subject to the approval of the County Council, the number of deputies the Sheriff deems necessary at the compensation fixed by the County Council prior to the appointment.

(d) The Sheriff may appoint a chief deputy sheriff, or the managerial equivalent, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.

(e) The Sheriff may not refuse to reappoint a deputy sheriff without just cause.

(f) The Sheriff’s Office shall be operated on a 24-hour daily basis.

(g) The County Council may:

(1) Require the Sheriff and deputy sheriffs to wear the uniforms and equipment prescribed by the County Council while on duty or performing an official act; and

(2) (i) Issue the required uniforms and equipment to the Sheriff and deputy sheriffs; or

(ii) Reimburse the Sheriff and deputy sheriffs for the purchase of uniforms and equipment.