Md. Code, Public Utilities § 17-104
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§17–104.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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