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

   1. (1) in Montgomery County:

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

2. (b)

   1. (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:

      1. (i) in Montgomery County, by the body initiating the removal proceeding; or
      2. (ii) in Prince George's County, by the County Council.
   2. (2) The commissioner shall be given an opportunity at the hearing to present a defense.

Added by Acts 2010, c. 37, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.