(a)      The health officer for a county is entitled to:

            (1)      The salary provided in the State budget;

            (2)      Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget; and

            (3)      Any additional salary that the county provides.

      (b)      Except as otherwise provided by law, each health officer is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.