Section 4-201 - Powers of Secretary generally(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:(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.