(a) The county mayor shall devote full time to the duties and demands of the office unless the voters of the county, by means of a referendum authorized by Acts 1979, chapter 145, § 2, determine that such duties and demands are insufficient to require full-time action.
(b)
(1) The county mayor shall receive for the county mayor's services such compensation as established in § 8-24-102.
(2) Such minimum salary shall apply to a county mayor who devotes full time to such office.
(3) The salary of a county mayor who devotes less than full time to such office shall be determined by resolution of the county legislative body.