(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; and
(7) Worcester County.
(b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.
(c) The governing body of a county may establish a merit system in connection with the appointment of county officials and employees not elected or appointed under the Maryland Constitution or public general law of the State.
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