This subtitle only applies to the appointing authorities of units whose employees are governed by the State Personnel Management System laws.

An appointing authority shall take any personnel action governed by Division I of this article consistent with the provisions of Division I and the regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures adopted under it. An appointing authority shall cooperate with the Secretary to ensure that Division I of this article is properly enforced.

An appointing authority may appoint an employee to a position in the skilled service, professional service, management service, or executive service only if the position has been assigned to a class in accordance with Title 4, Subtitle 2 of this article.