There is a Social Services Commission, as established in <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="VII|§58">Article VII, § 58 of the City Charter</cite>. Ord. 02-402

The Commission comprises the following 13 members: the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee; the Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner’s designee; the City Council President or the President’s designee; and 10 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">Article IV, § 6 of the City Charter</cite>. Ord. 02-402

The term of an appointed member expires at the end of the Mayor’s term of office. At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. Ord. 02-402

The Mayor shall designate one of the appointed members to serve as President of the Commission. The member so designated serves as President at the pleasure of the Mayor. Ord. 02-402

The Commission has the powers and duties prescribed by State and City law. Ord. 02-402