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The Clerk of the Circuit Court is elected in Washington county for a term of four years. The Clerk's duties are set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland. A staff of deputy clerks may assist in the performance of these duties. The office is funded through the state’s general fund as part of the Judiciary Budget. The county provides office space. The Clerk’s current salary is $183,019. The Clerk is an administrative arm of the court, and required to record and process civil, criminal and juvenile proceedings. In Washington County, the Clerk serves as Jury Commissioner. Other duties include the issuance of business and marriage licenses and performing civil marriage ceremonies. The Clerk’s Office administers the oath of office for most elected and appointed officials and the Clerk is the custodian of land, chancery, bond, lien and other records.