# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally

### Subtitle 1. County Officers and Employees

#### Section 12-103

(a) This section applies to all counties except:

  (1) Anne Arundel County;

  (2) Baltimore City;

  (3) Baltimore County;

  (4) Cecil County;

  (5) Howard County;

  (6) Prince George's County; and

  (7) Worcester County.

(b) The provisions of Sec.Sec. 9-105 and 9-106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.

(c) The governing body of a county may establish a merit system in connection with the appointment of county officials and employees not elected or appointed under the Maryland Constitution or public general law of the State.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)