§ 4–209
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 4-209 (2026)
Title 4. Zoning
Subtitle 2. Designation and Adoption
§ 4–209LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A legislative body may appoint full– and part–time hearing examiners that it considers necessary and appropriate.
(b)
(1)
A legislative body may delegate to a hearing examiner the power to conduct a public hearing under §§ 4–204 and 4–205 of this subtitle.
(2)
A hearing shall be conducted under rules the legislative body adopts.
(c)
A hearing examiner shall recuse himself or herself from participating in a matter in which the hearing examiner may have a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest.
(d)
A legislative body shall determine the term of office, required qualifications, and compensation of a hearing examiner employed by the local jurisdiction.
(e)
A hearing examiner shall issue a written recommendation in the time, manner, and form required by the legislative body.