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§ 17-104. Removal of commissioners

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic UtilitiesEffective: October 1, 2010

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Utilities (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission [Titles 16-29] (Refs & Annos)
Title 17. Commission (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Commissioners (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2010
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 17-104
§ 17-104. Removal of commissioners
Currentness
In general
(a) A commissioner may be removed before the completion of the commissioner's term:
(1) in Montgomery County:
(i) by the County Executive with the approval of a majority of the members of the County Council; or
(ii) unless the County Executive disapproves the resolution in writing within 30 days after its adoption, by resolution of a majority of the members of the County Council; and
(2) in Prince George's County, by the County Executive with the approval of a majority of the members of the County Council.
Public hearing
(b)(1) Unless a hearing is waived in writing by the commissioner designated for removal, before any removal under this section, a public hearing shall be held:
(i) in Montgomery County, by the body initiating the removal proceeding; or
(ii) in Prince George's County, by the County Council.
(2) The commissioner shall be given an opportunity at the hearing to present a defense.

Credits

Added by Acts 2010, c. 37, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 17-104, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 17-104
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.
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