Maryland § 11-1203
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-1203, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-1203.
(a) The Authority consists of the following 15 members:
(1) the Baltimore City Planning Director;
(2) ten members, five of whom shall be business owners, residents, or service providers of the areas described in § 9–1A–31(a)(3)(ii) of the State Government Article, appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore City, with the advice and consent of the Senate;
(3) the State Senators representing legislative districts 40 and 41; and
(4) one State Delegate representing legislative district 40 and one State Delegate representing legislative district 41, each appointed by the Speaker of the House.
(b) The Mayor of Baltimore City shall appoint the Chair of the Authority, subject to confirmation by the Baltimore City Council.
(c) (1) The term of a member appointed by the Mayor is 3 years.
(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members on October 1, 2005.
(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5) At the end of a term, resignation, or removal of a member, the Mayor shall appoint a new member to the Authority.
(d) A member may be removed by the Mayor for incompetence, misconduct, or failure to perform the duties of the position.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-1203
What does Maryland Code § 11-1203 cover?
Section 11-1203 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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