§ 17-104. Removal of commissioners

MD Pub Util Code § 17-104 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

(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.