5398

EXECUTIVE ORDERS

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland recognizes the need for an
orderly and prompt procedure for the release of State
employees under emergency conditions;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY HUGHES, GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND, BY
VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY PROMULGATE
THE FOLLOWING ORDER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

A.  Definitions

As used in this Order, the following terms have the
meanings indicated:

1.  "Emergency Conditions" means circumstances
that would expose State employees to harm or
unsafe conditions. Examples of potential
emergency conditions may include, but are not
limited to:

(a)  Extreme weather conditions such as
flooding, icing conditions, blizzards,
hurricanes, and tornadoes;

(b)  Civil disorders, such as riots and
war.

2.  "Emergency Release Time" means time with full
pay that is granted to employees during an
emergency condition.

B.  Application to Employees and Agencies; Exceptions

1.  This Order applies to all agencies in the
Executive Branch.

2.  Emergency Release Time may be granted under
this Order only to employees in the geographical
area or facility affected by the emergency
condition, as determined by the appropriate
Secretaries or their designees.

C.  Authority to Determine and Declare Emergency Conditions

1. Secretary of Transportation

Based upon information received under
Subsection 5 of this Section, the Secretary of
Transportation or his or her designee may declare
the existence of emergency conditions arising
from extreme weather conditions which, in his or
her judgment, result in dangerous traffic or