(a) This section applies to all counties except: (1) Anne Arundel County; (2) Baltimore City; (3) Baltimore County; (4) Cecil County; (5) Howard County; (6) Prince George’s County; and (7) Worcester County. (b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section. (c) The governing body of a county may establish a merit system in connection with the appointment of county officials and employees not elected or appointed under the Maryland Constitution or public general law of the State.
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