# § 11-5 Term; removal; compensation.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 11-5 Term; removal; compensation.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 11-5 (2026)

(a)

  (1) Each member of the Board serves a 4-year term.

  (2) A member of the Board may not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms.

  (3) A member of the Board appointed to fill a vacancy serves the rest of the then current term.

  (4) A member of the Board continues in office until their successor is appointed and qualified.

(b) The Mayor, with the approval of at least  9 Board members, may remove a member for:

  (1) neglect of duty;

  (2) misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance;

  (3) a member’s inability or unwillingness to perform the duties of the office;

  (4) conduct that impairs a member from performing the duties of the office;

  (5) a conviction of a felony or a crime relevant to a member’s credibility for which the penalty and sentence has not been fully satisfied; or

  (6) inability to meet the qualifications for a Board member mandated by City or State law or by implementing regulations.

(c) The members of the Board:

  (1) shall only be entitled to such compensation as provided for in the Ordinance of Estimates or supplementary appropriation legislation; and

  (2) are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates or supplementary appropriation legislation.