# Sec. 2-167. Terms

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.

## Sec. 2-167. Terms

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-167 (2026)

(a) Generally.

  (1) The initial terms of voting members shall be staggered so as follows:

    (i) Three (3) members appointed by the Council shall serve initial terms of two (2) years;

    (ii) Three (3) members appointed by the Council shall serve initial terms of three (3) years;

    (iii) Three (3) members appointed by the Council shall serve initial terms of four (4) years; and

    (iv) Four (4) members appointed by the County Executive shall serve initial terms of four (4) years.

  (2) After the expiration of the initial terms, all members shall serve four-year (4) terms.

  (3) A member whose term has expired holds over until a successor is appointed.

  (4) No member may serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms.

  (5) Any member that serves an initial term of less than four (4) years may serve an additional two (2) consecutive full terms.

(b) Removal. Any member may be removed from the Commission, if three-fourths (¾) of the Board members move to remove a member for neglect of duty or misconduct in office; or as otherwise provided for in the Charter.

(c) Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the manner of original appointment.