(1) The Commission is composed of six members.

(2) Three Commissioners are from Montgomery County and three Commissioners are from Prince George’s County.

(3) Appointment terms for Commissioners are for a maximum of four-year terms as set forth in the Public Utilities Article, § 17-102, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(1) At the first meeting in June of each year or as soon thereafter as possible, the Commission shall elect from among its members a Chair to serve for a one-year term, or until a successor is elected, as specified in the Public Utilities Article, § 17-105, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The elected Commissioner may use “Chairman,” “Chair,” or other similar title.

(3) The Chair shall have the right to vote on any matters unless otherwise precluded from voting in accordance with any statutory provision.

(1) At the first meeting in June of each year or as soon thereafter as possible, the Commission shall elect from among its members a Vice Chair, as specified in the Public Utilities Article, § 17-105, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The elected Commissioner may use “Vice Chairman,” “Vice Chair,” or other similar title.

(3) The Vice Chair shall act for the Chair and perform the Chair’s duties in the Chair’s absence.

(1) If neither the Chair nor the Vice Chair is present at a meeting, another member shall be elected to act as temporary Chair.

(2) A temporary Chair shall be elected by majority vote. (Res. 2024-2291; Document dated August 2, 2021)