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 Anne Arundel County
 Code of Ordinances
 Article 6. PERSONNEL
 Title 2. EXEMPT SERVICE

§ 6-2-101. Exempt pay and benefit plan.  

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  • (a) Pay grades. The following officers and employees in the exempt service of the County are entitled to compensation at the indicated pay grade:
    Assistant Administrative Officer, County Council E4
    Administrative Officer, County Council E5
    Legislative Aide I, County Council EL1
    Legislative Aide II, County Council EL3
    Legislative Counsel to the County Council E6
    Administrative Assistant to the County Auditor E2
    County Auditor E8
    Central Services Officer E7
    Deputy Central Services Officer E5
    Information Technology Officer E7
    Controller E7
    Budget Officer E8
    Chief of Staff E8
    Chief Administrative Officer E9
    Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer E5
    Assistant to the County Executive E5
    Director of Programming E8
    Public Information Officer E5
    Legislative Liaison Officer E6
    Secretary, Ethics Commission EE1
    Executive Director, Ethics Commission EE2
    County Attorney E8
    Personnel Officer E7
    Planning and Zoning Officer E7
    Deputy Planning and Zoning Officer E5
    Transit Officer E6
    Director of Inspections and Permits E7
    Administrative Hearing Officer E7
    Superintendent, Detention Center E8
    Human Services Officer E7
    Fire Chief E8
    Fire Chief, Assistant E7
    Fire Chief of Staff E5
    Chief of Police E8
    Deputy Police Chief, exempt service E7
    Police Major E6
    Police Chief of Staff E5
    Director of Public Works E8
    Land Use and Environmental Officer E7
    Director of Recreation and Parks E7
    Deputy Director, Recreation and Parks E5
    Director of Aging and Disabilities E7
    Deputy Director, Aging and Disabilities E5
    Criminal Justice Coordinator E7
    Executive Clerical Aide EX2
    Executive Office Support Assistant I EX5
    Executive Office Support Assistant II EX8
    Executive Secretary I EX7
    Executive Secretary II EX8
    Executive Secretary III EX10
    Executive Office Support Specialist EX10
    Executive Public Information Assistant EX11
    Executive Administrative Secretary EX13
    County Executive Appointment Coordinator EX15
    Executive Management Assistant I EX16
    Executive Management Assistant II EX18
    Administrative Secretary to Department/Agency Head E1
    Emergency Management Director E6
    Deputy Emergency Management Director E3
    Director of Communications & Policy E7
    Deputy Chief Administrative Officer E7
    Executive Program Manager EX18
    Executive Budget & Management Analyst EX17
    (b) Annual pay schedule. Beginning the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2019, the annual pay schedule for employees in the exempt service is:
    GRADE
    MINIMUM
    MAXIMUM
    EL-01
    $28,267
    $49,673
    EL-02
    38,503
    67,653
    EL-03
    56,535
    99,340
    EX-01
    25,267
    42,939
    EX-02
    26,543
    45,120
    EX-03
    27,898
    47,399
    EX-04
    29,305
    49,798
    EX-05
    30,789
    52,319
    EX-06
    32,347
    54,974
    EX-07
    33,988
    57,758
    EX-08
    35,708
    60,676
    EX-09
    37,507
    63,756
    EX-10
    39,413
    66,985
    EX-11
    41,411
    70,370
    EX-12
    43,507
    73,932
    EX-13
    45,704
    77,672
    EX-14
    48,020
    81,603
    EX-15
    50,453
    85,737
    EX-16
    54,328
    97,006
    EX-17
    58,505
    104,462
    EX-18
    63,007
    112,497
    EE-01
    37,507
    63,756
    EE-02
    67,853
    121,151
    E-01
    46,066
    77,672
    E-02
    67,853
    121,153
    E-03
    73,071
    130,467
    E-04
    78,687
    140,500
    E-05
    84,739
    151,302
    E-06
    93,539
    171,184
    E-07
    103,248
    181,426
    E-08
    116,674
    205,010
    E-09
    124,839
    219,364
    E-10
    133,580
    234,714
    (c) Initial appointments.
    (1) Except as provided in subsection (c)(2), the appointing authority shall make an appointment to a position in the exempt service at a pay not exceeding the maximum pay for the grade of the position as described in subsection (b).
    (2) For a period not exceeding one year, the appointing authority may make an initial appointment at a pay not lower than 10% less than the minimum pay for the grade of the position.
    (3) If the appointing authority does not increase the pay of an individual appointed under subsection (c)(2) to the minimum pay for the grade in the exempt service for the grade of the position within one year of the appointment, the individual automatically is dismissed from the position.
    (d) Pay increases. The appointing authority may increase the base pay of an employee at intervals no more frequently than once every fiscal year if the employee has been a County employee for at least six months. The amount of the pay increase may not exceed 10% of the pay that the employee is receiving at the time of the increase, and may not exceed the maximum pay for the grade.
    (e) Out-of-class pay. The appointing authority of an employee under the exempt pay and benefit plan may approve the payment of out-of-class pay to an employee if the employee is assigned temporarily to a position in the exempt pay and benefit plan with a higher pay grade for a period of at least five consecutive workdays. The employee shall be paid at a rate within the pay range for the higher position in the exempt pay and benefit plan that is at least 5% above the employee’s regular pay rate.
    (f) Limitations on approval for out-of-class pay. The appointing authority may approve the payment of out-of-class pay only if the position to which the employee is assigned is vacant or the employee regularly assigned to the position is absent from duty, and the position is an authorized, budgeted position. The temporary assignment and out-of-class pay may not be used as a substitute for permanent appointment to a position.
    (g) Personnel Board report on executive pay plan. During the third year of a County Executive’s term of office, the Personnel Board shall review the pay levels in the executive pay plan and report to the County Executive and County Council its findings and recommendations regarding the pay levels.
    (h) Employment benefits. Employees in the exempt pay and benefit plan are entitled to the employment benefits that are applicable to classified non-represented employees, except that disability leave shall be administered in a manner that meets the minimum requirements of and is consistent with State law.
    (i) Variable pay award. This subsection applies to all employees in the exempt pay and benefit plan. An appointing authority may make a variable pay award to any employee who makes an extraordinary contribution to the operation of the County office or department or makes a significant singular effort or contribution. A variable pay award may be monetary or non-monetary and does not increase the designated annual base pay of an employee.
    (j) Performance pay award.
    (1) This subsection applies to all employees in the exempt pay and benefit plan, including employees who are at or above the maximum pay for their grade.
    (2) An appointing authority may make a performance pay award to any employee who has in the previous rating period significantly and consistently exceeded expectations.
    (3) The appointing authority may make an award to an employee at intervals no more frequently than once every fiscal year.
    (4) The amount of the performance pay award and any pay increases under this section combined may not exceed 10% of the pay that the employee was receiving prior to the time of the award and increase.
    (5) A performance pay award made under this section does not increase the designated base pay of an employee.
    (k) Bonus pay. Subject to available appropriations, bonus pay may be paid to employees in the exempt pay and benefit plan as determined by the County Executive.
    (1985 Code, Art. 8, § 2-101) (Bill No. 44-86; Bill No. 81-86; Bill No. 32-87; Bill No. 55-87; Bill No. 56-87; Bill No. 39-88; Bill No. 60-88; Bill No. 13-89; Bill No. 33-89; Bill No. 45-89; Bill No. 34-90; Bill No. 4-91; Bill No. 109-91; Bill No. 71-92; Bill No. 49-93; Bill No. 58-93; Bill No. 114-93; Bill No. 13-94; Bill No. 48-94; Bill No. 65-94; Bill No. 4-95; Bill No. 3-96; Bill No. 28-96; Bill No. 44-96; Bill No. 71-96; Bill No. 27-97; Bill No. 65-97; Bill No. 40-99; Bill No. 43-99; Bill No. 45-99; Bill No. 63-99; Bill No. 17-00; Bill No. 20-00; Bill No. 43-00; Bill No. 70-00; Bill No. 2-01; Bill No. 39-01; Bill No. 40-02; Bill No. 52-02; Bill No. 66-02; Bill No. 7-03; Bill No. 67-03; Bill No. 34-04; Bill No. 41-05; Bill No. 42-05; Bill No. 43-06; Bill No. 41-07; Bill No. 32-08; Bill No. 51-08; Bill No. 55-08; Bill No. 57-13; Bill No. 72-13; Bill No. 98-13; Bill No. 35-14; Bill No. 45-15; Bill No. 47-15; Bill No. 65-15; Bill No. 66-15; Bill No. 67-15; Bill No. 45-16; Bill No. 47-16; Bill No. 58-17; Bill No. 62-17; Bill No. 56-18; Bill No. 59-18; Bill No. 60-18; Bill No. 58-19; Bill No. 61-19; Bill No. 70-19)