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

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Appeal” means a grievance or disciplinary action challenged by an employee or former employee.
   2. (2) “Business day” means a calendar day, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and employee holidays as defined in State Personnel and Pensions Article, §9-201, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “Designated representative” means an attorney, an employee organization representative, or any other individual authorized in writing by a party to represent the party.
   4. (4) “Disciplinary action” has the meaning stated in State Personnel and Pensions Article, §11-104, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   5. (5) “Employer” has the meaning stated in State Personnel and Pensions Article, §12-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   6. (6) “Grievance” has the meaning stated in State Personnel and Pensions Article, §12-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   7. (7) “Hearing” means a contested case proceeding conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings.
   8. (8) “Office” means the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, Department of Budget and Management, which is the designated representative of the Secretary.
   9. (9) “Party” means an employee filing an appeal, the aggrieved employee's appointing authority, or the Department of Budget and Management when named in a second step grievance decision.

Authority: State Personnel and Pensions Article, §4-106 and Titles 11 and 12, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective February 12, 1997 (24:5 Md. R. 391); emergency status expired August 12, 1997

Regulations .01—.14 adopted 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.

Regulation .02B amended effective January 19, 2015 (42:1 Md. R. 19)

Regulation .04 amended effective January 19, 2015 (42:1 Md. R. 19)

Regulation .06A amended effective January 19, 2015 (42:1 Md. R. 19)