Section 6-405 - Special appointees(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, individuals in the following positions in the skilled service and professional service are considered special appointments: (1) a position to which an individual is directly appointed by the Governor by an appointment that is not provided for by the Maryland Constitution;(2) a position to which an individual is directly appointed by the Board of Public Works;(3) as determined by the Secretary, a position which performs a significant policy role or provides direct support to a member of the executive service;(4) a position that is assigned to the Government House;(5) a position that is assigned to the Governor's Office; and(6) any other position that is specified by law to be a special appointment.(b) Except as provided under § 6-105(a) of the State Government Article, a position that is a special appointment may be filled with regard to political affiliation, belief, or opinion if the Secretary determines that the position:(1) relates to political interests or concerns so as to warrant that political affiliation be a requirement for the position; and(2)(i) requires the provision of meaningful direct or indirect input into the policy-making process; or(ii) provides access to confidential information and: 1. requires substantial intervention or collaboration in the formulation of public policy; or2. requires the provision of direct advice or the rendering of direct services to an appointing authority.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 646,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2019.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 645,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2019.