Sec. 10-331. Fair Election Fund Commission
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 10-331 (2026)
Sec. 10-331. Fair Election Fund CommissionLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Fair Election Fund Commission consists of seven (7) members. The County Council shall nominate five (5) members of the Commission, ensuring that the nominees reflect political and geographic diversity. At least one (1) member shall represent an organization focused on government reform. The County Executive shall nominate two (2) members of the Commission. Each nominee shall be confirmed by the County Council.
(b)
Qualifications.
(1)
Each member of the Commission shall be a resident of the County.
(2)
A member of the Commission shall not be a candidate for public office during the previous, current, or next election cycle.
(3)
A member shall not be a lobbyist registered with the County or State.
(4)
A member shall not be the Chair or Treasurer for an open campaign account.
(5)
A member shall be a registered voter.
(c)
Term; vacancies.
(1)
The term of a member of the Commission is four (4) years and begins on May 1. The term of a member of the Commission nominated by the County Executive begins during the first year of a County Council term. The term of a member of the Commission nominated by a member of the County Council begins during the third year of a County Council term.
(2)
A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and for the unexpired term.
(3)
Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this Subsection, to create staggered terms, the terms of the initial members of the Commission who are nominated by the County Council shall be six (6) years and shall begin on May 1, 2019.
(d)
Officers. The Commission shall elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among its members.
(e)
Compensation; expenses. A member of the Commission shall not receive compensation for service on the Commission except reasonable and necessary expenses as may be provided in the budget.
(f)
Duties.
(1)
The Commission shall issue a report to the Council on or before March 1 of each year estimating the funds necessary to implement the public campaign finance system and recommending an appropriation to the Fair Election Fund for the following fiscal year.
(2)
Except as otherwise specified, the Commission shall administer this Division and ensure the funds are distributed on an equitable basis.
(3)
The Commission shall meet:
(A)
at least once every ninety (90) days during the twelve (12) months preceding a primary election; and
(B)
at least twice a year otherwise.
(g)
Staff. The Office of Finance shall provide staff support for the Commission to:
(1)
work with the State Board of Elections to administer the system; and
(2)
provide information about the system to candidates and the public.