# § 12-2 Terms; chair; compensation.

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

## § 12-2 Terms; chair; compensation.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 12-2 (2026)

(a) The person holding the particular public office stated in <cite data-path="|31|§12-1|(a)|(1)">§ 12-1(a)(1) of this subtitle</cite> shall serve until he ceases to hold office or until the particular office is abolished.

(b)

  (1) The members appointed by the Mayor shall hold office for a term of 4 years, but in no event shall such term continue beyond the term of the Mayor who appointed them.

  (2) The members appointed by the Mayor shall continue in office until their respective successors are appointed.

  (3) Members of the Commission appointed by the Mayor shall be eligible for reappointment.

  (4) The members of the Commission appointed by the Mayor may be removed from office for cause in accordance with the provisions of <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">Article IV, § 6 of the Baltimore City Charter</cite>.

(c) One of the members shall be designated by the Mayor as Chairman of the Commission to serve for 4 years.

(d) No member of the Commission shall receive any compensation for his services to the Commission.

*History: Ord. 48-134*

*History: Ord. 48-506*

*History: Ord. 65-514*

*History: Ord. 74-584*