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Maryland Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 13-202

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Except as otherwise authorized under § 13-201(b) of this subtitle, a unit may not execute or renew a contract for the employment of a contractual employee unless the Secretary issues to the unit a certification that:

(1) the employment of the contractual employee is for services that cannot be performed by assignment or hiring of any nontemporary employee;

(2) the rate of pay for the contractual employee is comparable to the rate paid to employees in positions that involve comparable duties, responsibilities, experience, and authority; and

(3) the services to be performed under the contract encompass functions that:

(i) are infrequent;

(ii) are needed for a limited time;

(iii) are unusual; or

(iv) need to be implemented quickly and for which there is no reasonable alternative.

(b) The Secretary may issue a certification for any effective period that does not exceed the period of the contract between the unit and the contractual employee.

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