1. A. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Appointment” means filling a position with a qualified candidate and does not include a reassignment.
   2. (2) “Career Reinvestment Program” means the program created by the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits to facilitate the movement of laid-off or separated employees and employees with disabilities into other skill areas.

   3. (3) “Compensatory time”, depending on the context in which it is used, means one of the following:

      1. (a) Paid time off from work which is earned by an executive, administrative, or professional employee in accordance with State Personnel and Pensions Article, §8-309, Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 17.04.11.02D(1), and guidelines of the Secretary;
      2. (b) Time earned by an employee for working on a holiday or for the purpose of attending a religious observance in accordance with State Personnel and Pensions Article, §§9-203, 9-802, and 9-803, Annotated Code of Maryland, and guidelines of the Secretary; or
      3. (c) Paid time off the job which is earned by an employee instead of monetary payment for overtime worked in accordance with State Personnel and Pensions Article, §8-307, Annotated Code of Maryland, and guidelines of the Secretary.
   4. (4) “Demotion” means a change from one class to another class with a lower maximum rate of compensation.
   5. (5) “Principal unit” means a principal department or other principal independent unit of State government.
   6. (6) “Promotion” means a change from one class to another class with a higher maximum rate of compensation.
   7. (7) “Promotional candidate” means an employee in a nontemporary position in the skilled or professional services who is not a special appointment.
   8. (8) “Secretary” means, except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary of Budget and Management or the Secretary's designee.

Authority: State Personnel and Pensions Article, Title 1 and §4-106, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective February 12, 1997 (24:5 Md. R. 391); emergency status expired August 12, 1997; adopted permanently effective September 8, 1997 (24:18 Md. R. 1297)

For a history of State Personnel Regulations before February 12, 1997, see the prior version of COMAR Title 06 or contact the Maryland State Archives for assistance.