The Prince George’s Authority consists of seven Commissioners nominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The County Council shall hold a public hearing before voting whether to confirm each nominee. The term of a Prince George’s Authority Commissioner is 5 years. The terms of Commissioners are staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on October 1, 2006. At the end of a term, a Commissioner continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. A Commissioner who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. The County Executive may remove a Commissioner with the approval of the County Council of Prince George’s County.