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Commissioners correct Maryland Access Point coordinator classification to grade 7
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The commission approved a personnel classification correction for the Maryland Access Point (MAP) coordinator, moving the position from grade 6 to grade 7 with a one-time budget impact of $7,986; officials said the position was vacant at the time.
The Commissioners of St. Mary's County on Sept. 16 approved a personnel classification correction moving the Maryland Access Point (MAP) coordinator position from grade 6 to grade 7 to align it with other coordinator positions in the Department of Aging and Human Services.
Department Director Lori Jennings Harris and Human Resources Director Katherine Pratzen told commissioners the change corrects an earlier error after the position moved from part-time to full-time. The department said it has budgeted funds within its FY2026 operating budget to cover the $7,986 cost difference associated with the reclassification.
Kessler described MAP as the county's aging and disability resource center offering "options counseling," navigation, caregiver support and referrals to other county and state services. Commissioners and staff clarified that MAP accepts walk-ins 8 a.m.–5 p.m., maintains two staff most of the day, and can be reached through the county's main number with specific MAP extensions.
Commissioner Michael Hewitt moved to approve the grade correction; the motion passed by voice vote with a recorded second. County staff said the position was vacant at the time of the vote and that no retroactive pay was expected.
Officials said the reclassification aligns the coordinator role with departmental standards and will facilitate recruitment and consistent compensation for the MAP site.
