Sec. 2-554. Committee Composition; Term; Officers
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 § 2-554 (2026)
Sec. 2-554. Committee Composition; Term; OfficersLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Committee shall be composed of eleven members nominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The eleven members shall represent each of the following:
(1)
One member serving as a volunteer from the Prince George's County Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center;
(2)
One member being a licensed veterinarian with pet and wildlife experience;
(3)
One member of the SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County;
(4)
One member experienced in animal fostering;
(5)
One member representing an organization providing services for community cats;
(6)
One member of an animal rescue organization working within the County;
(7)
One member with experience in animal care and behavior, outreach, training, to provide guidance in recruiting, training and retaining of shelter volunteers;
(8)
One member experienced in animal or pet behavior;
(9)
One public member who lives or works in the County;
(10)
One member of a Community Advocacy Group; and
(11)
One member who is an expert in breeding.
(b)
The term of office for each member shall be three years; however, the terms of the initial appointments shall be staggered with five members appointed to three-year terms, three members appointed to two-year terms, and three members appointed to one-year terms.
(c)
After an appointment to fill a vacancy before a term expires, the successor serves the rest of the unexpired term.
(d)
The Committee members must elect annually a Chair and Vice Chair from among its voting members. Staff support shall be provided by the County Council.