Section 6-405 - Special appointees. - Maryland Statutes

§ 6-405. Special appointees.
 

(a)  In general.- Except as otherwise provided by law, individuals in the following positions in the skilled service and professional service are considered special appointments: 

(1) a position to which an individual is directly appointed by the Governor by an appointment that is not provided for by the Maryland Constitution; 

(2) a position to which an individual is directly appointed by the Board of Public Works; 

(3) as determined by the Secretary, a position which performs a significant policy role or provides direct support to a member of the executive service; 

(4) a position that is assigned to the Government House; 

(5) a position that is assigned to the Governor's Office; and 

(6) any other position that is specified by law to be a special appointment. 

(b)  Political affiliation.- Except as provided under § 6-105(a) of the State Government Article, a position that is a special appointment may be filled with regard to political affiliation, belief, or opinion if the Secretary determines that the position: 

(1) relates to political interests or concerns so as to warrant that political affiliation be a requirement for the position; and 

(2) (i) requires the provision of meaningful direct or indirect input into the policy-making process; or 

(ii) provides access to confidential information and: 

1. requires substantial intervention or collaboration in the formulation of public policy; or 

2. requires the provision of direct advice or the rendering of direct services to an appointing authority. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 64A, § 3; 1993, ch. 10, § 2; 1996, ch. 347, § 1; 1997, ch. 549; 2007, ch. 592; 2009, ch. 690.]