(1) three commissioners from Prince George's County, appointed by the County Executive subject to the confirmation of the County Council; and
(2) three commissioners from Montgomery County, appointed by the County Executive subject to the confirmation of the County Council.
Qualifications of members
(b)(1) Each commissioner from Prince George's County shall be a resident of the sanitary district.
(2)(i) Each commissioner from Montgomery County shall be a registered voter of Montgomery County.
(ii) Each commissioner from Prince George's County shall be a registered voter of Prince George's County.
Restrictions on members
(c)(1) An individual may not be appointed or continue in office as a commissioner if the individual holds any other position of profit or trust under the Constitution or laws of the State or any political subdivision of the State.
(2) Not more than two commissioners from Montgomery County may be of the same political party.
Term and vacancies
(d)(1) The term of a commissioner is 4 years and begins on June 1 of the year of appointment.
(2) The terms of commissioners are staggered as required by the terms provided for commissioners on July 1, 1982.
(3) At the end of a term, a commissioner continues to serve until a successor is appointed and takes the oath of office.
(4) A commissioner who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and takes the oath of office.
(5) A vacancy on the Commission does not impair the right of the remaining commissioners to exercise all the powers of the Commission.
Credits
Added by Acts 2010, c. 37, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2010. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 502, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 17-102, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 17-102
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
