§ 3-3 Tenure; removal.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 3-3 (2026)
§ 3-3 Tenure; removal.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Tenure.
(1)
In accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="VII|§108|(a)">City Charter Article VII, § 108(a)</cite>, the term of a member is 5 years.
(2)
The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms for the members first appointed under the 2010 amendments to this subtitle.
(3)
At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(b)Removal.
(1)
The Mayor may remove an appointed member as provided in <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">City Charter Article IV, § 6</cite>, but only for the following causes:
(i)
neglect of duty;
(ii)
misconduct in office;
(iii)
a disability that makes the member unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office; or
(iv)
a violation of <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite>.
(2)
Before seeking City Council approval for a removal, the Mayor must give the member:
(i)
written notice of the charges; and
(ii)
an opportunity to reply to the charges.
History: Ord. 04-795
History: Ord. 10-272