§17–108.

    (a)    This section does not affect an appointment:

        (1)    of an officer who requires special knowledge or training; or

        (2)    to an office that requires expert knowledge or training.

    (b)    An individual may not be appointed to any office in the State unless the individual has been a bona fide resident of the State for at least 12 months before the day of the individual’s appointment.

    (c)    A State or county official may not appoint an individual unless the individual has been a bona fide resident of the State for at least 12 months and of the county in which the individual is appointed for at least 6 months before the day of the individual’s appointment.