Ch. 347                                    1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2)     A request for selective certification shall:

(i) be in writing;

(ii) state the reasons for the request, including any duties of the
position that require specific job-related qualifications; and

(iii) certify that the request is not based on any factor prohibited by §
3-405 of this article.

(3)     The Secretary may approve or disapprove any request for selective
certification.]

[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:

(1)     the five candidates with the highest standing on the list of eligible
candidates for the class in which the position is included; or

(2)     if the list of eligible candidates contains fewer than five candidates, all of
the candidates on the list.

(b)     If the Secretary has approved a request for selective certification, the names
certified under subsection (a) of this section may be limited to candidates who:

(1)     meet the job-related qualifications specified in the request; or

(2)     have indicated availability for the geographic area specified in the
request.

(c)     (1) If a class is unique to one principal department or other independent
unit, the department or unit shall recruit, examine, or certify a list of eligible candidates
to be considered for appointment to positions in the unique class in accordance with the
provisions of this article.

(2)     Notwithstanding the provisions- of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the
head of the principal department or other independent unit for a unique class may
request that the Department recruit, examine, or certify a list of eligible candidates for
any of its unique classes.

(3)     (i) The individual in the principal department or other independent
unit for a unique class certifying the list shall certify that the list was prepared in
accordance with the provisions of this article.

(ii) If a list prepared by a principal department or other independent
unit for a unique class is found not in accordance with the provisions of this title:

1. the individual who certified the list shall be subject to
appropriate disciplinary action; and

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