§ 3-506

(a) (1) The Chief Executive Officer:

(i) shall determine the personnel requirements of Maryland Correctional Enterprises;

(ii) is the appointing authority for all personnel of Maryland Correctional Enterprises; and

(iii) may hire individuals and incarcerated individuals consistent with existing policies and procedures of Maryland Correctional Enterprises as of July 1, 2012.

(2) The number of positions for Maryland Correctional Enterprises shall be included within the total personnel allocations provided for the Department.

(b) Special appointment positions in Maryland Correctional Enterprises are managerial, supervisory, and confidential positions.