Md. Code Regs. 17.04.01.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 17.04.01.01 - Definitions

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.

Md. Code Regs. 17.04.01.01

Regulations .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective February 12, 1997 (24:5 Md. R. 391); emergency status expired August 12, 1997; adopted permanently effective September 8, 1997 (24:18 Md. R. 1297)