(a) (1) The annual salary of the County Treasurer of Washington County is:
(i) as set by the County Commissioners of Washington County under Title 28, Subtitle 2 of this article; or
(ii) any increased compensation authorized by the County Commissioners of Washington County.
(2) The County Treasurer shall determine the annual salaries of the deputy treasurer and employees in the office, subject to:
(i) the approval of the County Commissioners; and
(ii) any increased compensation authorized by the County Commissioners.
(b) The County Commissioners of Washington County shall pay the office expenses of the County Treasurer of Washington County.