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Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) The Authority consists of the following 15 members:
(1) the Baltimore City Planning Director;
(2) ten members, five of whom shall be business owners, residents, or service providers of the areas described in § 9-1A-31(a)(3)(ii) of the State Government Article, appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore City, with the advice and consent of the Senate;
(3) the State Senators representing legislative districts 40 and 41; and
(4) one State Delegate representing legislative district 40 and one State Delegate representing legislative district 41, each appointed by the Speaker of the House.
(b) The Mayor of Baltimore City shall appoint the Chair of the Authority, subject to confirmation by the Baltimore City Council.
(c)(1) The term of a member appointed by the Mayor is 3 years.
(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members on October 1, 2005.
(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5) At the end of a term, resignation, or removal of a member, the Mayor shall appoint a new member to the Authority.
(d) A member may be removed by the Mayor for incompetence, misconduct, or failure to perform the duties of the position.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Business Regulation § 11-1203 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/business-regulation/md-code-bus-reg-sect-11-1203/
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