Maryland2026Enacted
HB0011
Anne Arundel County Sheriff May Appoint Three Majors
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 4:24 AM
In one sentence
This law allows the Anne Arundel County Sheriff to appoint three majors who serve at the Sheriff's pleasure and earn a salary set by the County Council.
What it does
- Allows the Sheriff of Anne Arundel County to appoint up to three majors.
- States that these majors serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff.
- Requires the Anne Arundel County Council to determine the salary for these positions.
Who it affects
- The Office of the Sheriff in Anne Arundel County
- Potential employees hired as majors by the Sheriff's office
Limits and unknowns
- This law only applies to Anne Arundel County.
- The text does not list the specific duties or qualifications required for these majors.
- The exact salary amount is not listed because it will be decided by the County Council.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Serve at the pleasure of
- An employee works only while their boss wants them to and can be removed without a specific reason.
- County Council
- The group that decides salaries for these positions in Anne Arundel County.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Authorizing the Sheriff of Anne Arundel County to appoint three majors who serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff at a salary determined by the County Council of Anne Arundel County.
Official activity
Bill history
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 567