Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 6-405

      Except as otherwise provided by law, individuals in the following positions in the skilled service, professional service, management service, or executive 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.