Maryland Code, STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS 5-210

Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
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 complainant may be represented during the complaint process by any person the complainant chooses.

(b) (1) If a complainant fails to appeal a decision in accordance with this subtitle, the complainant is considered to have accepted the decision.

(2) A failure to decide a complaint in accordance with this subtitle is considered a denial from which an appeal may be made.