# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 17. Commission

### Subtitle 1. Commissioners

#### Section 17-104

(a) A commissioner may be removed before the completion of the commissioner's term:

  (1) in Montgomery County:

    (i) by the County Executive with the approval of a majority of the members of the County Council; or

    (ii) unless the County Executive disapproves the resolution in writing within 30 days after its adoption, by resolution of a majority of the members of the County Council; and

  (2) in Prince George's County, by the County Executive with the approval of a majority of the members of the County Council.

(b)

  (1) Unless a hearing is waived in writing by the commissioner designated for removal, before any removal under this section, a public hearing shall be held:

    (i) in Montgomery County, by the body initiating the removal proceeding; or

    (ii) in Prince George's County, by the County Council.

  (2) The commissioner shall be given an opportunity at the hearing to present a defense.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)