Regulation .01 Definitions.
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A.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Appointment” means filling a position with a qualified candidate and does not include a reassignment.
(2)
“Career Reinvestment Program” means the program created by the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits to facilitate the movement of laid-off or separated employees and employees with disabilities into other skill areas.
(3)
“Compensatory time”, depending on the context in which it is used, means one of the following:
(a)
Paid time off from work which is earned by an executive, administrative, or professional employee in accordance with State Personnel and Pensions Article, §8-309, Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 17.04.11.02D(1), and guidelines of the Secretary;
(b)
Time earned by an employee for working on a holiday or for the purpose of attending a religious observance in accordance with State Personnel and Pensions Article, §§9-203, 9-802, and 9-803, Annotated Code of Maryland, and guidelines of the Secretary; or
(c)
Paid time off the job which is earned by an employee instead of monetary payment for overtime worked in accordance with State Personnel and Pensions Article, §8-307, Annotated Code of Maryland, and guidelines of the Secretary.
(4)
“Demotion” means a change from one class to another class with a lower maximum rate of compensation.
(5)
“Principal unit” means a principal department or other principal independent unit of State government.
(6)
“Promotion” means a change from one class to another class with a higher maximum rate of compensation.
(7)
“Promotional candidate” means an employee in a nontemporary position in the skilled or professional services who is not a special appointment.
(8)
“Secretary” means, except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary of Budget and Management or the Secretary's designee.