Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Employment Categories in the State Personnel Management System
Section 6-403 - Management Service

(a)    Except as otherwise provided by law, a position in the Executive Branch of State government is in the management service if the position:
        (1)    primarily involves direct responsibility for the oversight and management of personnel and financial resources;
        (2)    requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment; and
        (3)    is not in the executive service.
    (b)    The management service includes any other position that is determined by the Secretary to be in the management service.