Sec. 2-253.52. Board of Registration for Master Electricians, Journeyman Electricians, Apprentice Electricians, Electrical Contractors, and Electrical Subcontractors

A Board of Registration for Master Electricians, Journeyman Electricians, Apprentice Electricians, and Electrical Contractors is hereby created. The Board shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The Board shall include two (2) members who are Master Electricians, one (1) member who is an Electrical Contractor, and two (2) members of the public with no pecuniary interest in any business engaged in electrical work or related fields.

Upon the expiration of the term of any member, the County Executive shall appoint or reappoint members, subject to confirmation by the Council, for terms of two (2) years. At the time of the appointment, the County Executive shall designate the Chairman of the Board, who shall be one of the public members. 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 the Director's designated agent shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Board.

The Board shall elect from its members a Vice-Chairman and Secretary. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings and meetings. Not less than three (3) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. All decisions of the Board shall be in writing and shall include all findings made by the Board. For assistance in reaching decisions, the Board may request technical assistance, advice, data or factual evidence from the Department or other governmental agency. The Board shall submit to the County Executive an annual report of its proceedings.

The Board shall hear and determine all appeals from decisions of the Chief Electrical Inspector. The Board may, in conformance with the law, reverse, affirm or modify, wholly or in part, any decision from which an appeal is taken.

The Director shall make available to the Board such services and facilities as are necessary for the proper performance of its duties. The Office of Law shall provide legal counsel to the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules of procedure for the conduct of hearings. The rules of procedure shall be subject to the approval of the County Executive.