Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 2-102 - Membership(a) The Commission consists of five commissioners, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.(b)(1) Each commissioner shall be a registered voter of the State.(2) The Commission shall be:(i) broadly representative of the geographic and demographic diversity of the State and of the public; and(ii) composed of individuals with diverse training and experience.(c) Each commissioner shall devote full time to the duties of office.(d)(1) The term of a commissioner is 5 years and begins on July 1.(2) The terms of commissioners are staggered as required by the terms in effect for commissioners on July 1, 2006.(3) At the end of a term, a commissioner continues to serve until a successor qualifies.(4) A commissioner who is appointed after a term has begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor qualifies.(e) Before taking office, each appointee to the Commission shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.(f) The Governor may remove a commissioner for incompetence or misconduct in accordance with § 3-307 of the State Government Article.