Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 2-202
Appointment of People’s Counsel
Effective Jun 23, 2006Added by Acts 1998, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1998. Amended by Acts 2006, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 5, § 1, eff. June 23, 2006.State of Maryland
- (a) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Attorney General shall appoint the People's Counsel.
(b)
- (1) The term of the People's Counsel is 5 years and begins on July 1.
- (2) At the end of a term, the People's Counsel continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
- (3) A People's Counsel who is appointed after a term has begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
- (c) The People's Counsel shall have been admitted to practice law in the State.
- (d) Before taking office, the People's Counsel shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
- (e) The People's Counsel shall devote full time to the duties of office.
- (f) The People's Counsel is entitled to a salary of at least $35,000 a year as provided in the State budget.
- (g) The Attorney General may remove the People's Counsel for good cause shown after notice and an opportunity to be heard.
Added by Acts 1998, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1998. Amended by Acts 2006, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 5, § 1, eff. June 23, 2006.
Formerly Art. 78, §§ 4, 14.