Title 6. State Personnel Management System Generally — Subtitle 1. State Personnel Management System Established; Purpose
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 6-101 (2026)
Title 6. State Personnel Management System Generally
Subtitle 1. State Personnel Management System Established; Purpose
§ 6–101LinkCopy Citation
There is a State Personnel Management System, which is under the authority of the Secretary of Budget and Management.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 6-102 (2026)
Title 6. State Personnel Management System Generally
Subtitle 1. State Personnel Management System Established; Purpose
§ 6–102LinkCopy Citation
The basic purpose of the State Personnel Management System is to provide a system of employment for employees under the authority of the Secretary. The State Personnel Management System:
(1)
(i)
establishes categories of service for employees based on the general nature of the employee's duties or method of appointment; and
(ii)
provides procedures for the appointment, discipline, and termination of employees in each service;
(2)
(i)
groups employees into classes based on specific duties that employees perform; and
(ii)
provides a system of pay for employees;
(3)
provides for a system of merit employment in the skilled service and professional service, regardless of an applicant's political or religious opinions or affiliations or of any standard other than business efficiency;
(4)
provides a process for the:
(i)
promotion and training of employees; and
(ii)
prompt removal of employees; and
(5)
provides for other aspects of human resources management.