Section 2-1205 - Employment of staff.

§ 2-1205. Employment of staff.
 

(a)  In general.- The Department shall employ a staff and engage other staff and consultant services in accordance with the State budget. 

(b)  Positions subject to guidelines.- Positions in the Department are subject to the personnel guidelines established under subsection (c) of this section. 

(c)  Guidelines.- The Legislative Policy Committee shall adopt guidelines that are not inconsistent with law and that, for employees of the Department, govern: 

(1) hiring; 

(2) probationary periods; 

(3) tenure; 

(4) promotion; 

(5) overtime compensation; 

(6) discrimination; 

(7) compensatory work for absences due to religious beliefs; 

(8) holidays; 

(9) part-time employment; 

(10) grievance procedures; 

(11) removal; and 

(12) political activity. 

(d)  Political activity.- The provisions of § 2-304 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article do not apply to an employee of the Department. 
 

[1997, ch. 635, § 2; ch. 636, § 2.] 
   
PART II. ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT