Section 4-501 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-501. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Employee.- "Employee" means a fire, EMS, paramedic, or rescue employee hired or compensated by the employer. 

(c)  Employee organization.- "Employee organization" means any organization of employees that, as one of its primary purposes, represents fire, EMS, paramedic, or rescue personnel. 

(d)  Employer.- "Employer" means a charter county or a municipal corporation. 

(e)  EMS.- "EMS" means emergency medical services. 

(f)  Exclusive representative.- "Exclusive representative" means an employee organization that has been certified through an election of eligible employees to represent and bargain for those employees over any terms and conditions of employment. 
 

[1994, ch. 733.]