(a)   To increase efficiency and economy, the Secretary may transfer, assign,
or reassign any function, activity, or staff, and the associated funds
and equipment, from a unit in the Department to another unit in the
Department.
  (b)   (1)   A transfer authorized by this section shall be made in accordance with
the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the State Finance and
Procurement Article.
    (2)   Except for a warden, assistant warden, or a chief of security of a
State correctional facility, an employee of the Department may not be
transferred or reassigned involuntarily to a work site that is more
than 50 miles from the work site to which the employee previously was
assigned.
  (c)   (1)   If the transfer of a function or activity under this section renders
the name of a unit in the Department misleading or inadequate, the
Secretary may, with the Governor's approval, rename the affected unit.
    (2)   If the Secretary renames a unit as provided under paragraph (1) of this
subsection, the Secretary shall submit legislation during the next
session of the General Assembly to make any necessary conforming
changes to the Code.
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