The Executive Director of the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits shall determine classifications and/or positions approved for streamlined selection in accordance with State Personnel and Pensions Article §7-201(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland. If the appointing authority notifies the Department that a recruitment must occur in a timely manner, streamlined selection may be used for classifications or positions, or both: With documented recruitment difficulties; With special technical, educational, experience, licensure, or certification requirements; or With other selective merit-based qualifications that limit the size of the potential applicant pool. Streamlined selections shall be used for classifications or positions, or both, that were statutorily designated as special appointments on January 1, 2009, and converted to skilled or professional service upon vacancy in accordance with State Personnel and Pensions Article, §7-201(a)(2)(iii)2, Annotated Code of Maryland. Vacancies for classifications or positions, or both, designated as eligible for streamlines selection shall be posted to allow for a competitive selection process. The appointing authority shall determine the appropriate methodology for selections made through the streamlined selection process. The selection shall be: Job-related; Merit-based; and In accordance with all State and federal equal employment opportunity laws and policies. The Secretary may issue policies and guidelines consistent with the provisions of State Personnel and Pensions Article, §7-201(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.