Ch. 10

1993 LAWS OF MARYLAND

In subsection (d)(2)(i) of this section, the reference to an appeal
"concurrently" with an appeal under Title 9, Subtitle 4 of this article, is added
to reflect long-standing Departmental understanding and administrative
practice.

In subsection (e) of this section, the former reference to the ability of the
appointing authority to file charges "immediately" after a second
recommendation is deleted. The State Personnel Article Review Committee
believes that this reference was intended to be an inclusive power (i.e., "even
immediately") and not an exclusive one (i.e., "only immediately"). That is,
charges may be filed not only immediately after the second recommendation is
made but, also, at any later time.

Defined terms: "Appointing authority" § 1-101
"Classified service" § 1-101
"Position" § 1-101
"Probation" § 1-101
"Secretary" § 1-101

6-108. PAY INCREASES IN EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN.

(A)     SCOPE OF SECTION.

THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO THE EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN.

(B)     STEP INCREASES.

(1)      AN INCREASE IN A PAY RATE UNDER THIS SUBSECTION:

(I)      MAY BE GIVEN ONLY WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE
GOVERNOR; AND

(II)     SHALL BE BASED ON THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE.

(2)      FOR OR DURING A FISCAL YEAR, THE HEAD OF A UNIT MAY
RECOMMEND AN INCREASE IN AN EMPLOYEE'S PAY RATE ABOVE THE RATE FOR
THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR BY ONE STEP IN THE SAME GRADE.

(3)      FOR OR DURING A FISCAL YEAR, IN RECOGNITION OF THE
EMPLOYEE'S EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE, THE HEAD OF A UNIT MAY
RECOMMEND AN INCREASE IN AN EMPLOYEE'S PAY RATE ABOVE THE RATE FOR
THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR BY TWO STEPS IN THE SAME GRADE.

(4)      SUBJECT TO § 2-1312 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, THE
SECRETARY SHALL NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF FISCAL SERVICES, ON OR BEFORE
JANUARY 1 AND JULY 1 OF EACH YEAR, OF ANY PAY ADJUSTMENTS MADE UNDER
THIS SUBSECTION DURING THE PRECEDING 6 MONTHS.

(C)     OTHER PAY INCREASES.

(1) A PAY INCREASE UNDER THIS SUBSECTION MAY BE MADE:
(I) TO RECRUIT OR RETAIN COMPETENT EMPLOYEES; OR

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