Section 7-208 - Categorization of candidates. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-208. Categorization of candidates.
 

(a)  In general.- The appointing authority shall: 

(1) based on appropriate standards, place the candidates within the following categories: 

(i) best qualified; 

(ii) better qualified; 

(iii) qualified; 

(iv) unsatisfactory; 

(v) certified by the Division of Rehabilitation Services; 

(vi) eligible for reinstatement after layoff or after a separation under § 11-302 of this article; 

(vii) eligible for reinstatement; or 

(viii) eligible for transfer; and 

(2) place the candidates on a list of eligible candidates by category in random order within the category except for candidates eligible for reinstatement after layoff or separation under § 11-302 of this article who shall be placed in that category in seniority point order. 

(b)  Notice of candidate standing.- On request, an appointing authority shall notify eligible candidates of their relative standing on the list of eligible candidates. 

(c)  Filing and distribution of list of candidates.-  

(1) The appointing authority shall file the list of eligible candidates with the Department for use by other agencies requesting it; or 

(2) if the Department develops a list of eligible candidates, the Department shall send the list to the appropriate appointing authorities, on request, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary. 
 

[1996, ch. 347, § 1; 1997, ch. 20, § 2.]