(a) A unit of the Executive Branch of the State government may not create a permanent staff position that is in addition to the positions for which the State budget and its supporting documents specifically provide unless:
(1) the Board of Public Works gives its approval; and
(2) money for the position is available:
(i) from the General Emergency Fund; or
(ii) by budget amendment, from other special or federal funds.
(b) On the 1st day of each regular session of the General Assembly, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall submit, subject to § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, to the appropriate committees of the General Assembly a report that:
(1) states the total number of additional staff positions for which the Board of Public Works has given approval since the last regular session; and
(2) for each position, states:
(i) the type;
(ii) the salary or wages; and
(iii) the reasons for the approval.
(c) The approval of a new position under this section is temporary. However, unless the General Assembly deletes the position from the budget bill, the position continues with the compensation provided in the State budget.