# State Government (GSG)

## Title 3. Governor and Lieutenant Governor

### Subtitle 2. Gubernatorial Transitions

#### Section 3-206

(a)

  (1) Any State employee may be assigned to the office staff of the Governor-elect.

  (2) During that assignment, the employee:

    (i) is responsible only to the Governor-elect for the performance of duties;

    (ii) is entitled to the compensation provided by law for the regular employment of the employee; and

    (iii) retains the rights and privileges of that employment.

(b)

  (1) In addition to any State employee assigned under subsection (a) of this section, a Governor-elect may appoint other office staff.

  (2) An individual who is appointed under this subsection is not a regular employee of the State government.

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