(a) If authorized by the Secretary:
(1) a police employee may work an alternative workday; or
(2) a 40-hour civilian employee may work an alternative workday of not more than 12 hours instead of an 8-hour workday.
(b) (1) Employees who participate in the alternative modified workday program are entitled to compensation in accordance with § 8-305 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(2) Personal leave for these employees shall be based on an 8-hour workday.