§ 33-8. Administrative responsibilities of the chief administrative officer.

(a) The chief administrative officer shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the merit system, including any retirement laws, labor relations laws and the personnel regulations. The chief administrative officer may designate a representative to implement any or all of the provisions of law or the personnel regulations. The chief administrative officer and all department heads are responsible for implementing all final decisions of the merit system protection board made after grievance appeals, although the chief administrative officer shall have the right to appeal any such decision in accordance with procedures recited elsewhere in this article. The chief administrative officer shall ensure that all supervisors receive continual orientation and training about the intent purpose and principles of the merit system and shall ensure that all supervisors implement the objectives of this article.

(b) The chief administrative officer shall formulate administrative procedures to implement requirements of the merit system law and personnel regulations after providing reasonable public notice and opportunity for comment. These administrative procedures shall be distributed in a manner to make them accessible to all employees. (1979 L.M.C., ch. 24, § 2; 1982 L.M.C., ch. 40, § 5.)

Editor’s note—Section 33-8 is cited in Montgomery County, Maryland v. Jamsa, 153 Md. App. 346, 836 A.2d 745 (2003).

See County Attorney Opinion dated discussing the authority and role of the Merit System Protection Board and the role of the County Attorney as legal advisor.