Sec. 2-253.08. Board of registration

A board of registration for building contractors is hereby created. The board shall consist of seven (7) members, all of whom shall be appointed by the County Executive subject to Council confirmation pursuant to the Charter. Three (3) members of the board shall be members of a recognized association of home builders. Three (3) members shall not have an active interest in the building and construction field. One member shall be a representative of the County Council. At least four (4) of the appointments, including the three (3) non-industry members and the Council representative, shall be selected from a list of persons submitted by the County Council.

The members of the first board shall be appointed for the following terms: two (2) members for one (1) year, two (2) members for two (2) years and one (1) member for three (3) years. On the expiration of the term of any member, the Executive shall appoint or reappoint members for terms of two (2) years. Each member shall hold office until the expiration of his term or until a successor shall have been duly appointed and shall have qualified.

Each member of the board shall be a resident of Prince George's County. The Director or his designated agent shall serve as an ex officio member of the board.

The board shall elect from its members a chairman, vice chairman and secretary. The chairman shall be selected from among the members without an active interest in the building and construction field. In exercising its powers and duties under this Division, not less than four (4) members shall constitute a quorum. The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings and meetings. All decisions of the board shall be in written form with findings. For assistance in reaching decisions, the board may request technical assistance, advice, data, or factual evidence from the County or other governmental agency. The board shall submit to the Executive an annual report of its proceedings.

There may be appointed and assigned to the board such employees, and the County Executive shall make available to the board such services and facilities of the County, as are necessary or appropriate for the proper performance of its duties as determined by the Executive, and the County Attorney shall serve as counsel to the board.