Section 7-236 - Additional permanent staff positions(a) A unit of the Executive Branch of the State government may not create a permanent staff position that is in addition to the positions for which the State budget and its supporting documents specifically provide unless: (1) the Board of Public Works gives its approval; and(2) money for the position is available: (i) from the General Emergency Fund; or(ii) by budget amendment, from other special or federal funds.(b) On the 1st day of each regular session of the General Assembly, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall submit, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the appropriate committees of the General Assembly a report that:(1) states the total number of additional staff positions for which the Board of Public Works has given approval since the last regular session; and(2) for each position, states: (ii) the salary or wages; and(iii) the reasons for the approval.(c) The approval of a new position under this section is temporary. However, unless the General Assembly deletes the position from the budget bill, the position continues with the compensation provided in the State budget.