Ch. 347                                    1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(b) If the employee fails to appeal within the time and in the manner required,
the removal is final.]

[9-206.

(a)     If an employee appeals the charges for removal, the Secretary shall hold a
hearing to determine whether there is cause for removal.

(b)     The hearing shall be held within 90 days after the charges for removal are
submitted to the Secretary.]

[9-207.

(a)     The Secretary shall make findings and issue a written decision on a charge for
removal within 45 days after the later of:

(1)     the conclusion of the hearing; or

(2)     the day when all briefs or memoranda have been submitted.

(b)     The Secretary shall provide a copy of the findings and decision to each party.

(c)     The decision of the Secretary is final.]
[9-208.

The appointing authority immediately shall enforce a final decision issued under
this subtitle.]

[Subtitle 3. Suspensions Pending Disposition.]
[9-301.

This subtitle applies only to classified service employees.]
[9-302.

(a)     An appointing authority may suspend a classified service employee without
pay pending disposition of a charge for removal.

(b)     The appointing authority shall notify the employee in writing of the
suspension and the reasons for it.]

[9-303.

(a)     Within 5 workdays after receiving a notice of suspension under this subtitle, a
classified service employee may request in writing that the Secretary conduct a
preliminary hearing to determine whether the employee may continue to work with pay
pending disposition of the charge.

(b)     The Secretary shall hold the preliminary hearing within 5 workdays after the
Secretary receives the request.]

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