The probation officer authorized under the provisions of 10 O.S. 1951, Section 116, shall be authorized to employ not more than three secretaries, subject to confirmation of such appointment by a majority of the judges of the courts of record of such county, and such secretaries may be assigned, in addition to the normal duties of a secretary, certain responsibilities and powers relating to probational functions as the probation officer may direct upon approval of such assignment by such judges. The salary of such secretary shall be determined and fixed by such judges at not more than Four Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($4,800.00) nor less than Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400.00) per annum.
Okla. Stat. tit. 10, § 116f