# § 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.

## § 3-3 Tenure; removal.

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 3-3 (2026)

(a)

  (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)

  (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*