§ 4–201
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 4-201 (2026)
Title 4. Personnel Management
Subtitle 2. Classes and Position Classifications
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(a)
This section does not apply to those units of State government with an independent personnel system.
(b)
In the State Personnel Management System the Secretary shall:
(1)
establish classes;
(2)
assign a rate of pay to each class;
(3)
ensure that each class comprises one or more positions:
(i)
that are similar in their duties and responsibilities;
(ii)
that are similar in the general qualifications required to perform those duties and responsibilities;
(iii)
to which the same standards and, if required, tests of fitness can be applied; and
(iv)
to which the same rates of pay can be applied;
(4)
give each class a descriptive classification title;
(5)
prepare a description of each class; and
(6)
(i)
create additional classes; and
(ii)
abolish, combine, or modify existing classes.
(c)
The Secretary shall:
(1)
assign a class to the skilled service, professional service, management service, or executive service, as appropriate; and
(2)
designate special appointment positions in the State Personnel Management System that:
(i)
must be filled without regard to political affiliation, belief, or opinion; or
(ii)
in accordance with § 6–405(b) of this article, may be filled with regard to political affiliation, belief, or opinion.