If a grievance is based on a position's classification, the head of the principal unit shall assure that a classification study of the employee's position has been made within 1 year of the date on which the grievance was initiated. A back pay award in a reclassification grievance is governed by the provisions of State Personnel and Pensions Article, §12-402(b)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: State Personnel and Pensions Article, §4-106 and Title 12, 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.