§ 11–305
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 11-305 (2026)
Title 11. Disciplinary Actions, Layoffs, and Employment Terminations in State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 3. Employment Separations and Terminations
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(a)
(1)
This section applies only to an employee who is in a position:
(i)
under a special appointment;
(ii)
in the management service; or
(iii)
in the executive service.
(2)
This section does not apply to a health officer appointed under § 3–302 of the Health – General Article.
(b)
Each employee subject to this section:
(1)
serves at the pleasure of the employee’s appointing authority; and
(2)
may be terminated from employment for any reason that is not illegal or unconstitutional, solely in the discretion of the appointing authority.
(c)
A management service employee or a special appointment employee designated by the Secretary under § 4–201(c)(2)(i) of this article may not be terminated for the purpose of creating a new position for another individual’s appointment because of that individual’s political affiliation, belief, or opinion.
(d)
An employee or an employee’s representative may file a written appeal of an employment termination under this section as described under § 11–113 of this title.