Md. Code, Land Use § 16–505

(a) The county planning board shall employ full–time park employees under the Commission’s merit system, as provided in Subtitle 1 of this title.

(b) Full–time park employees shall receive the same employment benefits that other employees receive under the Commission’s merit system, including:

(1) annual leave;

(2) sick leave;

(3) health benefits; and

(4) retirement benefits.