The County Council shall, by ordinance, establish and maintain a personnel system for the County.
The provisions of this Article shall apply to all County positions except:
(a) 
Independent Contractors.
(b) 
All volunteer members of boards and commissions appointed by the Legislative Body [County Council] or County Administrator [Manager].
(c) 
All elected County officers.
(d) 
Other persons as may become necessary as determined by the County Council.
Compensation for County Elected Officials shall be commensurate with their duties and shall be set by a duly appointed Citizens' Salary Commission (RCW 36.17.024).