Sec. 3-107. Commission for Animal Control; membership

There is created as an integral part of the government of the County a Commission for Animal Control, consisting of the Health Officer (or his/her representative), the Chief of Police (or his/her representative), a licensed veterinarian or his/her representative practicing in Prince George's County, and six (6) citizen members, which may include a representative of a local humane organization, a kennel owner, and a representative of the pet industry.

All citizen members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years each. The terms of office for members of the Commission shall be staggered terms as follows: Initially three (3) members appointed for two (2) years and three (3) members appointed for one (1) year. Subsequent appointments shall be made for two (2) years, allowing for the continuation of staggered terms. All appointments to the Commission for Animal Control shall be made by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the Council. All appointments shall be made in accordance with the Charter.

All members of said Commission shall continue to serve, without regard to the expiration date of their appointment term, until such time as their successors have been duly appointed and confirmed. Citizen Commission members may serve consecutive terms of office.