§ 5–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 5-202 (2026)
Title 5. Employee Rights and Protections
Subtitle 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Program in the Executive Branch of State Government
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(a)
There is an Equal Employment Opportunity Program, which is under the authority of the Secretary.
(b)
The purpose of the Program is to ensure a system based on merit that provides equal opportunity in employment on the basis of merit and fitness.
(c)
The following employees and applicants for employment are included in the Program:
(1)
an employee in any unit of the Executive Branch of State government, including a unit with an independent personnel system; and
(2)
an applicant for a position in the skilled service, professional service, or management service, of the State Personnel Management System or a comparable position in an independent personnel system in the Executive Branch of State government.