(a) This section applies to all counties except:
(1) Anne Arundel County;
(2) Baltimore City;
(3) Baltimore County;
(4) Cecil County;
(5) Howard County;
(6) Prince George’s County;
(7) Queen Anne’s County; and
(8) Worcester County.
(b) The governing body of a county may provide for the appointment and removal of any county officer or employee whose appointment or election is not provided for by the Maryland Constitution or public general law or public local law.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
Subtitle 1 - County Officers and Employees
Section 12-101 - Appointment and Removal
Section 12-102 - Compensation of Appointed Officers and Employees
Section 12-104 - Merit System -- Dorchester County
Section 12-105 - Merit System -- Garrett County
Section 12-106 - Offices and Departments
Section 12-107 - Public Ethics Laws and Regulations
Section 12-108 - Appointment to Boards and Commissions in Charles County