Ch. 347                                    1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

[6-108.] 8-108.

(a)     This section applies only to the Executive Pay Plan.

(b)     (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)     (1) A pay increase under this subsection may be made:

(i) to recruit or retain competent employees; or

(ii) for any other reason that the Board of Public Works approves.

(2)     Subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Governor may
approve:

(i) a pay increase above the rate for the previous fiscal year of more
than two steps in the same grade;

(ii) a change in pay grade;

(iii) a change from one [job] class in a series to a different [job] class
in the same series;

(iv) a new [job] class or position; or

(v) another form of pay increase.

(3)     Subject to § 2-1312 of the State Government Article, the Secretary shall
submit to the Department of Fiscal Services a copy of documentation for any specific
recruitment, retention, or other issue that warranted a pay increase under this subsection.

[6-109.] 8-109.

(a) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Secretary at any time may
decrease the pay rate for any class included in:

(1)     the Standard Pay Plan; or

(2)     except for a position for which pay is set by a unit with independent
pay-setting authority, the Executive Pay Plan.

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