§ 4-108. Number and compensation of staff of registers of wills
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(a) In general. -- The Comptroller shall set the number and compensation of assistant clerks or deputies employed by each register of wills.
(b) Certification. -- Compensation from an account for services of an assistant clerk, deputy, or other individual who performs any of the duties pertaining to the office of a register of wills may not be allowed until the individual certifies under oath that:
(1) the services have been performed;
(2) the individual has received, for personal use and benefit, the full sum to be charged to the account;
(3) the individual has not paid, deposited, or assigned, or contracted to pay, deposit, or assign, any part of the compensation to the use of another; and
(4) the individual, directly or indirectly, has not paid or given, or contracted to pay or give, a reward or compensation for the office or employment or its emoluments.
(c) Salary increases. -- The Comptroller shall increase the salary of each of the nonelected employees in the offices of the registers of wills commensurate with the increases granted to State employees generally.