EXECUTIVE ORDERS

F.  United States Savings Bonds

The State of Maryland cooperates with the United
States Treasury Department in making payroll deductions
available for up to three different United States
Savings Bonds.

G.  Tax Deferred Annuities and Disability Plans

The State of Maryland offers to employees of the
institutions of higher education various tax deferred
annuities, life insurance plans and disability plans
that have been approved by the Board of Trustees of the
State Universities and Colleges, Morgan State
University, St. Mary's College, the State Board for
Community Colleges, the State Board for Higher
Education, or the Board of Regents of the University of
Maryland. In addition, the Maryland State Retirement
Systems also offer a tax deferred annuity. No expansion
in these deductions is permitted without the concurrence
of the appropriate governing body and the support of the
Payroll Center.

H. Insurance Afforded to Federal Civil Service Employees

The State of Maryland affords an insurance payroll
deduction to Federal Civil Service employees who are
currently paid by the State since it is a condition of
their employment.

I. Deductions for Employee Organizations and Associations

Subject to the general limitations stated in this
Order, any employee labor organization or association of
management officials or supervisors is entitled to
payroll deduction privileges provided the organization
or association meets all of the following criteria:

(1)  It is organized for purposes other than obtaining
insurance coverage.

(2)  It serves the interest of employees and the State
as an employer as certified by the Secretary of
Personnel.

(3)  It has at least 1,000 members who agree to
payroll deduction.

(4)  In order to provide payroll deduction to smaller
organizations or associations, one additional deduction
per employee is allowed for an organization or
association that meets the criteria of 1 and 2 above if
50% of the eligible members of the organization or

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