Maryland Insurance Section 20-204

      (a)      (1)      Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection or otherwise by law, the Executive Director shall appoint and remove staff of the Fund in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

            (2)      Positions that the Executive Director designates with the approval of the Board of Trustees as technical or professional positions are in the executive service, management service, or are special appointments of the skilled service or the professional service in the State Personnel Management System.

            (3)      Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Executive Director may appoint claims adjusters, attorneys, and other necessary personnel directly as employees or on a contract basis.

      (b)      The Executive Director shall determine the compensation of the personnel of the Fund designated under subsection (a)(2) of this section:

            (1)      with the approval of the Board of Trustees; and

            (2)      when possible, in accordance with the State pay plan.

      (c)      (1)      At least 45 days before the effective date of the change, the Executive Director shall submit to the Secretary of Budget and Management each change to the Fund's salary plans that involves increases or decreases in salary ranges other than those associated with routine reclassifications and promotions or general salary increases approved by the General Assembly.

            (2)      Reportable changes include creation or abolition of classes, regrading of classes from one established range to another, and creation of new pay schedules or ranges.

            (3)      The Secretary of Budget and Management shall:

                  (i)      review the proposed changes; and

                  (ii)      at least 15 days before the effective date of the proposed changes, advise the Executive Director whether the changes would have an adverse effect on comparable State jobs.

            (4)      Failure of the Secretary of Budget and Management to respond in a timely manner is deemed to be a statement that the change will have no adverse effect.