Md. Code, Local Government § 27-401
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 27-401, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§27–401.
Official statutory text
(a) After the county commissioners or county council establish a drainage district, the county commissioners or county council shall appoint three landowners to be the board of drainage commissioners, subject to the written approval of a majority of landowners.
(b) A vacancy that occurs on the board of drainage commissioners shall be filled in the same manner that initial appointments are made.
(b) A vacancy that occurs on the board of drainage commissioners shall be filled in the same manner that initial appointments are made.
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