Sec. 2-536. Composition of ACC
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 § 2-536 (2026)
Sec. 2-536. Composition of ACCLinkCopy Citation
The Administrative Charging Committee shall:
(a)
Consist of five (5) members to include:
(1)
The Chair of the Board or another member of the Board as designated by the Chair;
(2)
Two civilian members who are not members of the Board, nominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council; and
(3)
Two additional civilians who are not members of the Board but are appointed by the Board.
(b)
Appointments to the ACC shall be for three (3) year terms except that the terms of the initial ACC members shall be staggered. In the event that an ACC member does not complete a term, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as set forth in subparagraph (a) of this Section. No member shall be appointed for more than two (2) consecutive full terms.
(c)
Prior to serving, all members of the ACC must complete the training required by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. Members must also complete other training as may be required to include law enforcement agency trainings and relevant local, regional and national trainings subject to County's approval and payment process.
(d)
Independent counsel shall be assigned to the ACC in accordance with budgetary appropriations.
(e)
To the extent practicable, the members of the Committee shall reflect the racial, ethnic, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, cultural and geographic diversity of the County and should be required, to the extent practicable include members with a range of professional or lived experiences.
(f)
Candidates for the ACC membership shall not be excluded from consideration or disqualified on the basis of their immigration status, as long as applicant can prove identity and work authorization in accordance with federal law, or criminal history, except that any person who has been convicted of or received a probation before judgment (PBJ) disposition for any crime under federal or state law, but has not yet successfully completed their sentence for the conviction or PBJ (including any period of probation or parole imposed or any order for the payment of restitution) shall be ineligible for appointment.