Maryland § 13-205
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-205, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-205.
(a) The Secretary periodically shall audit a sample of instances of contractual employment in the various units to determine whether:
(1) justification exists in each instance to continue certification for the contractual employee; and
(2) the guidelines adopted under § 13-203 of this subtitle have been followed.
(b) (1) If, as a result of an audit, the Secretary determines that services performed by a contractual employee should be performed by a permanent employee, the Secretary shall:
(i) refuse to renew the certification for the contractual employee; and
(ii) recommend that a position for a permanent employee be established.
(2) If, as a result of an audit, the Secretary determines that a unit has not complied with the guidelines adopted under § 13-203 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall:
(i) advise the unit of the nature of the noncompliance; and
(ii) suggest alternate criteria or methods that would have complied with the guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-205
What does Maryland Code § 13-205 cover?
Section 13-205 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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