Maryland § 7-202
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-202.
(a) When a skilled service or professional service position is to be filled, the unit shall complete a position selection plan for the position.
(b) A position selection plan shall contain the information about the position that the Secretary requires, including:
(1) a position description described in § 7–102 of this title;
(2) the minimum qualifications for the class of the position and any selective qualifications required for appointment to the position;
(3) any limitations on selection for the position, including those that limit consideration to:
(i) current State or unit employees;
(ii) current contractual employees;
(iii) promotional candidates; or
(iv) candidates indicating a willingness to work in a location; and
(4) if applicants for the position are to be recruited, the:
(i) location for submitting applications;
(ii) manner for posting the position announcement in the unit;
(iii) method and length of time for advertising the position;
(iv) closing date to receive applications for the position;
(v) plan of development of any selection test to be administered to qualified applicants; and
(vi) duration of the list of eligibles that results from the recruitment.
(c) The appointing authority shall:
(1) approve or disapprove each position selection plan;
(2) authorize funding for approved plans; and
(3) send a copy of an approved selection plan to the equal employment opportunity officer of the unit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-202
What does Maryland Code § 7-202 cover?
Section 7-202 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 7-202?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 7-202 apply to my situation?
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