# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 27. Drainage Districts

### Subtitle 4. Board of Drainage Commissioners

#### Section 27-401

(a) After the county commissioners or county council establish a drainage district, the county commissioners or county council shall appoint three landowners to be the board of drainage commissioners, subject to the written approval of a majority of landowners.

(b) A vacancy that occurs on the board of drainage commissioners shall be filled in the same manner that initial appointments are made.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)