The county government may authorize any county officer to employ a chief deputy and such clerical assistance as may, in the judgment of the county government, be necessary, and may fix their compensation. The compensation shall be paid by warrants according to the form to be prescribed by the county government, and drawn on the Receiver of Taxes and County Treasurer.
31 Del. Laws, c. 13, § 16; 32 Del. Laws, c. 67, § 1; Code 1935, § 1191; 44 Del. Laws, c. 100, § 2; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 4112; 51 Del. Laws, c. 103, § 1.