Ch. 200

1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(3) The Secretary or [appointing authority] THE HEAD OF A PRINCIPAL
DEPARTMENT OR OTHER INDEPENDENT UNIT FOR A UNIQUE CLASS shall establish a
list of eligible candidates within 6 months after the Secretary or [appointing authority]
THE HEAD OF THE PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENT OR OTHER INDEPENDENT UNIT FOR A
UNIQUE CLASS receives the request to fill the vacancy.

(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] THE HEAD OF THE PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENT OR OTHER
INDEPENDENT UNIT FOR A UNIQUE CLASS 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] THE HEAD OF THE PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENT OR OTHER INDEPENDENT
UNIT FOR A UNIQUE CLASS 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] THE HEAD OF A PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENT OR OTHER
INDEPENDENT UNIT 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] THE HEAD OF A PRINCIPAL
DEPARTMENT OR OTHER INDEPENDENT UNIT for a unique class may not disqualify a
candidate under this section unless the Secretary or the Secretary's designee or
[appointing authority] THE HEAD OF THE PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENT OR OTHER
INDEPENDENT UNIT FOR A UNIQUE CLASS:

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