Maryland HB1147 establishes a personnel management system for the Public Service Commission, exempts it from certain state laws, and mandates.

Maryland HB1147 creates a personnel management system for the Public Service Commission, independent from the state system, based on merit and fair procedures for employee actions. It exempts the Commission from certain state laws, allows hiring of experts and consultants, and mandates annual audits. The bill also requires the Commission to collaborate with the Office of Security Management on cybersecurity issues, assist in monitoring security standards, and submit reports on cybersecurity practices and compliance certifications of public service companies.

Maryland HB1147 establishes a personnel management system for the Public Service Commission, exempts it from certain state laws, and mandates.

Maryland HB1147 creates a personnel management system for the Public Service Commission, independent from the state system, based on merit and fair procedures for employee actions. It exempts the Commission from certain state laws, allows hiring of experts and consultants, and mandates annual audits. The bill also requires the Commission to collaborate with the Office of Security Management on cybersecurity issues, assist in monitoring security standards, and submit reports on cybersecurity practices and compliance certifications of public service companies.