The Secretary, with the concurrence of the head of a principal unit, may, for documented reasons satisfactory to the Secretary, authorize in writing an exception to the regulations of this subtitle, when it is in the interest of the State service, if:

1. A. The exception does not conflict with provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, or applicable federal and State law; and
2. B. In the written determination of the Secretary, the application of the regulation in a specific case or in an emergency situation would be inequitable or detrimental to the best interest of the affected employee or employees of State service.

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.