Maryland SB842 establishes an independent personnel management system for the Public Service Commission, exempts it from certain State laws, and.

Maryland SB842 creates an independent personnel management system for the Public Service Commission, exempting it from the State Personnel Management System. The Commission can appoint, hire, promote, terminate, and remove employees based on merit. The bill also mandates cybersecurity assessments for public service companies, with the Commission collecting compliance certifications annually. The Commission is exempt from certain State taxes and procurement laws, and it must submit an annual report on cybersecurity practices to the State Chief Information Security Officer.

Maryland SB842 establishes an independent personnel management system for the Public Service Commission, exempts it from certain State laws, and.

Maryland SB842 creates an independent personnel management system for the Public Service Commission, exempting it from the State Personnel Management System. The Commission can appoint, hire, promote, terminate, and remove employees based on merit. The bill also mandates cybersecurity assessments for public service companies, with the Commission collecting compliance certifications annually. The Commission is exempt from certain State taxes and procurement laws, and it must submit an annual report on cybersecurity practices to the State Chief Information Security Officer.