§ 13–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 13-202 (2026)
Title 13. Contractual Employment and Service Contracts in Executive Branch
Subtitle 2. Contractual Employees Generally
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(a)
Except as otherwise authorized under § 13-201(b) of this subtitle, a unit may not execute or renew a contract for the employment of a contractual employee unless the Secretary issues to the unit a certification that:
(1)
the employment of the contractual employee is for services that cannot be performed by assignment or hiring of any nontemporary employee;
(2)
the rate of pay for the contractual employee is comparable to the rate paid to employees in positions that involve comparable duties, responsibilities, experience, and authority; and
(3)
the services to be performed under the contract encompass functions that:
(i)
are infrequent;
(ii)
are needed for a limited time;
(iii)
are unusual; or
(iv)
need to be implemented quickly and for which there is no reasonable alternative.
(b)
The Secretary may issue a certification for any effective period that does not exceed the period of the contract between the unit and the contractual employee.