1. (a)

   1. (1) Pay rates in the Standard Pay Plan may be set by:

      1. (i) a series of pay grades and steps within each grade;
      2. (ii) fixed rates; or
      3. (iii) minimum and maximum amounts.

   2. (2) Pay rates in the Executive Pay Plan may be set by:

      1. (i) a series of executive pay grades and steps within each grade;
      2. (ii) fixed rates; or
      3. (iii) minimum and maximum amounts.

2. (b) In setting or amending a pay rate, the Secretary shall consider:

   1. (1) the prevailing pay rates for comparable services in private and public employment;
   2. (2) experience;
   3. (3) living costs;
   4. (4) benefits; and
   5. (5) the financial condition and policies of this State.
3. (c) A pay rate in either pay plan is subject to any limitations included in the State budget.

Added by Acts 1993, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1993. Renumbered from State Personnel and Pensions § 6-104 by Acts 1996, c. 347, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1996. Amended by Acts 2000, c. 179, § 1, eff. July 1, 2000; Acts 2015, c. 199, § 1, eff. May 12, 2015.

Formerly Art. 64A, § 27.