(a) General rule.--The clerk of the orphans' court division, with the consent and approval of the court, may appoint and remove such deputies and other administrative staff of the office as may be necessary.
(b) Solicitor.--The clerk of the orphans' court division, with the consent and approval of the court, may appoint and remove a solicitor, who shall be a member of the bar of this Commonwealth. The solicitor shall advise upon all legal matters that may be submitted by the clerk of the orphans' court division to him, and shall conduct any litigation when required to do so by the clerk of the orphans' court division.
(c) Compensation and duties.--The clerk of the orphans' court division, except as otherwise provided by statute or home rule charter or optional plan of government, may fix the compensation and duties of the staff of the office of the clerk of the orphans' court division. Where the compensation of the staff of the office of the clerk of the orphans' court division is fixed by a county salary board, the clerk of the orphans' court division shall be a member of the salary board for such purpose.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)