(a) This section does not apply to those units of State government with an independent personnel system. (b) In the State Personnel Management System the Secretary shall: (1) establish classes; (2) assign a rate of pay to each class; (3) ensure that each class comprises one or more positions: (i) that are similar in their duties and responsibilities; (ii) that are similar in the general qualifications required to perform those duties and responsibilities; (iii) to which the same standards and, if required, tests of fitness can be applied; and (iv) to which the same rates of pay can be applied; (4) give each class a descriptive classification title; (5) prepare a description of each class; and (6) (i) create additional classes; and (ii) abolish, combine, or modify existing classes. (c) The Secretary shall: (1) assign a class to the skilled service, professional service, management service, or executive service, as appropriate; and (2) designate special appointment positions in the State Personnel Management System that: (i) must be filled without regard to political affiliation, belief, or opinion; or (ii) in accordance with § 6-405(b) of this article, may be filled with regard to political affiliation, belief, or opinion.
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