WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                         Ch. 106

(c)     (1) Each list of eligible candidates is effective for 1 year from the date on
which the list is first issued.

(2)     Before the effective period for a list expires, the Secretary OR
APPOINTING AUTHORITY may extend the effective period.

(3)     Each list of eligible candidates that is combined with another list of
eligible candidates under subsection (a)(2) of this section is treated as a separate list for
purposes of determining its effective period.

(d)     Except to correct clerical errors in computing scores, the relative standings of
the applicants on a list of eligible candidates may not be changed after the list is issued.

(e)     (1) After notice and a public hearing, the Secretary OR APPOINTING
AUTHORITY may cancel all or part of a list of eligible candidates for illegality or fraud.

(2) Notice under this subsection shall be given in the manner specified in §
4-207 of this subtitle.

4-210.

(a)     Subject to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary OR
APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR A UNIQUE CLASS may disqualify and remove from a list
of eligible candidates any candidate who:

(1)     willfully misrepresents a material matter in an application for an
examination;

(2)     fails to satisfy any minimum standard for education, experience, or
physical qualification specified for the class;

(3)     if a physical examination is required, fails to meet a reasonable standard
of physical condition as determined by an approved physician; or

(4)     has indicated availability for employment statewide or in a specific
geographic area of this State and fails to respond to a notice for an interview for a
position, or declines an offer of appointment, in any area of indicated availability.

(b)     The Secretary OR APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR A UNIQUE CLASS may not
disqualify a candidate under this section unless the Secretary or the Secretary's designee
OR APPOINTING AUTHORITY:

(1)     gives the candidate written notice of the reason for the proposed
disqualification;

(2)     allows the candidate an opportunity to submit a written response; and

(3)     if the candidate submits a written response, considers the response in
deciding whether to disqualify the candidate.

4-302.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a request is made under §
4-301 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall certify to the appointing authority:

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