§ 6-405
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§6–405.
(a)Except as otherwise provided by law, individuals in the following positions in the skilled service and professional service are considered special appointments:
(1)a position to which an individual is directly appointed by the Governor by an appointment that is not provided for by the Maryland Constitution;
(2)a position to which an individual is directly appointed by the Board of Public Works;
(3)as determined by the Secretary, a position which performs a significant policy role or provides direct support to a member of the executive service;
(4)a position that is assigned to the Government House;
(5)a position that is assigned to the Governor’s Office; and
(6)any other position that is specified by law to be a special appointment.
(b)Except as provided under § 6–105(a) of the State Government Article, a position that is a special appointment may be filled with regard to political affiliation, belief, or opinion if the Secretary determines that the position:
(1)relates to political interests or concerns so as to warrant that political affiliation be a requirement for the position; and
(i)requires the provision of meaningful direct or indirect input into the policy–making process; or
(ii)provides access to confidential information and:
1. requires substantial intervention or collaboration in the formulation of public policy; or
2. requires the provision of direct advice or the rendering of direct services to an appointing authority.