The objective of this chapter is to establish for the Calvert
County Board of County Commissioners a system of personnel administration
governing the appointment, promotion, transfer, layoff, removal, discipline,
and welfare of its employees; an employment contract is neither expressed
nor implied by the contents of this chapter.
As part of the departmentalization of the County government,
the Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County hereby authorizes
the delegation of its powers as it deems necessary to the Office of
Personnel and various departments established hereunder. The Director
of Personnel may delegate authority to departmental staff, and department
heads and, upon approval, engage contractors to execute any responsibilities
set forth herein.
The Board of County Commissioners may, from time to time, amend,
supplement, change, modify, or repeal any of these policies and procedures
not inconsistent with the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Changes in job titles and classification, and changes in the authorized
staffing level shall not be considered amendments to this chapter
and need not be done by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
If any part of this document shall be held invalid, such part
shall be deemed severable and the invalidity thereof shall not affect
the remaining parts of this document.
All other documents, resolutions, or ordinances of the Board
of County Commissioners that are in conflict with this one are hereby
repealed to the extent of such a conflict.
Each department and division shall have a copy of this chapter.
The Office of Personnel is required to make a copy available to each
new employee. A reference copy shall be available in the Office of
Personnel.
The Director of Personnel may establish procedures necessary
to effectuate the provisions of this chapter and to comply with state
and federal laws and regulations.