Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 6-403

      (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.