# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 16. Employment

### Subtitle 4. Audit Committee

#### Section 16-401

(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

      (3)

        (A) vacant for less than 90 days; or

      (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.

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Md. Code Ann., Land Use (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)