In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Appointment” means filling a position with a qualified candidate and does not include a reassignment. “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. “Compensatory time”, depending on the context in which it is used, means one of the following: 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; 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 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. “Demotion” means a change from one class to another class with a lower maximum rate of compensation. “Principal unit” means a principal department or other principal independent unit of State government. “Promotion” means a change from one class to another class with a higher maximum rate of compensation. “Promotional candidate” means an employee in a nontemporary position in the skilled or professional services who is not a special appointment. “Secretary” means, except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary of Budget and Management or the Secretary's designee.