(a)      There is a collector for each county in the State.

      (b)      Except as otherwise provided by law, for each county, the governing body of the county shall appoint a collector on or before January 1 of each year.

      (c)      Before taking office, each collector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

      (d)      (1)      A collector is entitled to the compensation provided in the county budget.

            (2)      A collector may not receive separate compensation from the State for collecting State taxes.