Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS 12-105

  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) A grievant may choose any person to assist or represent the grievant at any time during the grievance process and shall notify the employer of that choice.

(b) The appointing authority, the head of the principal unit, or the Secretary may designate an individual to assist or represent them at any step of the grievance process and shall notify the grievant of that designation.