§ 16–401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 16-401 (2026)
Title 16. Employment
Subtitle 4. Audit Committee
§ 16–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
(1)
“Adversely affect” means to:
(i)
eliminate more than two employee positions assigned to perform bargaining unit work if the positions are:
(1)
authorized;
(2)
fully funded; and
(B)
occupied at the time the Commission solicits a service contract; or
(ii)
permanently and involuntarily reduce:
(1)
below the number of hours for regular full–time employment for more than five employees currently assigned to a regular full–time work schedule to perform bargaining unit work when the Commission solicits a service contract;
(2)
the pay grade for more than five employees currently assigned to a regular full–time work schedule to perform bargaining unit work when the Commission solicits a service contract; or
(3)
the base pay or fringe benefits otherwise applicable to a job classification covering more than five employees currently assigned on a full–time basis to perform bargaining unit work when the Commission solicits a service contract.
(2)
“Adversely affect” does not include an action the Commission takes in accordance with:
(i)
a bona fide disciplinary proceeding;
(ii)
an applicable collective bargaining agreement in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title; or
(iii)
a reallocation or reassignment to another bargaining unit work or other duties that does not result in a change in job classification or grade.
(c)
“Bargaining unit work” means work duties assigned or allocated to a position occupied within the preceding 90 days by an employee who is represented by a certified representative.
(d)
“Certified representative” means an employee organization certified as an exclusive representative in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title.
(e)
“Secretary–treasurer” means the secretary–treasurer of the Commission.
(f)
“Service contract” means a procurement contract for services that will be provided to the Commission.