Section 8-104 - Pay rates generally.
§ 8-104. Pay rates generally.
(a) In general.-
(1) Pay rates in the Standard Pay Plan may be set by:
(i) a series of pay grades and steps within each grade;
(ii) fixed rates; or
(iii) minimum and maximum amounts.
(2) Pay rates in the Executive Pay Plan may be set by:
(i) a series of executive pay grades and steps within each grade;
(ii) fixed rates; or
(iii) minimum and maximum amounts.
(b) Considerations.- In setting or amending a pay rate, the Secretary shall consider:
(1) the prevailing pay rates for comparable services in private and public employment;
(2) experience;
(3) living costs;
(4) benefits; and
(5) the financial condition and policies of this State.
(c) Limitations.- A pay rate in either pay plan is subject to any limitations included in the State budget.
[An. Code 1957, art. 64A, § 27; 1993, ch. 10, § 2; 1996, ch. 347, § 1; 2000, ch. 179.]