PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                             Ch. 347

[9-304.

(a)     A preliminary hearing under this subtitle is in addition to the hearing on the
merits required by Subtitle 2 of this title.

(b)     The preliminary hearing is limited to the following issues:

(1)     whether suspension without pay is necessary to protect the interests of
this State or of the classified service employee pending final disposition of the charge; and

(2)     whether other employment and status alternatives for the employee
should be considered.]

[9-305.

At the preliminary hearing, the classified service employee may:

(1)     rebut the reasons given for the suspension;

(2)     assert mitigating circumstances; and

(3)     offer alternatives to the suspension, including:

(i)     a return to the employee's position with pay;

(ii)    a transfer to another position with pay; or

(iii)   a suspension with pay.]
[9-306.

(a)     Within 5 workdays after the preliminary hearing, the Secretary shall issue a
decision in writing.

(b)     The decision is conclusive only as to the issue of the suspension.]
[9-401.

(a)     This subtitle applies to all classified service and unclassified service employees
in the State Personnel Management System.

(b)     This subtitle does not apply to a suspension pending the disposition of a
charge for removal of a classified service employee.]

[9-402.

(a)     An appointing authority may suspend an employee for disciplinary purposes.

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

(c)     A suspension for disciplinary purposes under this subtitle shall be without
pay.]

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