Sec. 2-450. Minority Business Opportunities Commission; established; membership and terms

There is hereby established the Minority Business Opportunities Commission, which shall monitor the efforts of County government in procuring goods and services from minority business enterprises through the implementation of and compliance with the County's Minority Business Opportunities Program as set forth in Division 6, Subdivision 1, of Subtitle 10A of this Code. The Commission shall also recommend changes in County procurement policies, programs, and practices and recommend legislation designed to better enable the County to achieve the goals stated in Division 6, Subdivision 1, of Subtitle 10A of this Code.

The Commission shall consist of eleven (11) members who shall be residents of Prince George's County. Whenever possible, members should be selected from the business or legal community. Additionally, at least one member should be a citizen representative. The members shall be appointed by the County Executive subject to confirmation by the County Council. Four (4) of the eleven (11) Commission members shall be appointed by the County Executive upon the recommendation of the County Council.

No member of the Commission may have any financial interest in any entity doing business with the County nor shall any member in any manner whatsoever be interested in, or receive any benefit from, the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the County.

The terms of members shall be for four (4) years. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner of the original appointment. Each member shall serve until a successor is confirmed.

The County Executive shall designate two (2) members of the Commission as Chairman and Vice Chairman, subject to confirmation by the County Council.