# § 52-3 Terms, compensation, vacancies.

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

## § 52-3 Terms, compensation, vacancies.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 52-3 (2026)

(a)

  (1) Commission members appointed by the Mayor serve for a term of 4 years, concurrent with the term of the Mayor.  The member appointed from the City Council serves for a term concurrent with that member’s term on the City Council.

  (2) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(b) The members of the Commission:

  (1) serve without compensation; but

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

(c)

  (1) A member appointed to fill a vacancy must meet the same qualifications for appointment as the member being succeeded.

  (2) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term or to succeed a member who is holding over serves only for the remainder of that term.

*History: Ord. 07-620*

*History: Ord. 16-503*