§ 12-4-202. Composition; appointment; terms; compensation.  


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  • (a) Composition. The Commission consists of seven members. Of the seven members, one shall be the Health Officer or the Health Officer’s representative; one shall be the Chief or the Chief’s representative; and five shall be citizen members. Of the five citizen members, one shall be a local veterinarian or an alternative veterinarian representative; one shall be appointed from Councilmanic District 1, 2, or 3; one shall be appointed from Councilmanic District 4 or 5; one shall be appointed from Councilmanic District 6 or 7; and one shall be appointed at large.
    (b) Appointment. The County Executive shall appoint the citizen members from a list of candidates submitted by the County Council. The list shall include at least two candidates from each Councilmanic District. Appointments shall be made in accordance with the Charter.
    (c) Term. The term of a citizen member is two years. A citizen member appointed to fill an unexpired term serves only until the term expires and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. A citizen member may not serve more than two full consecutive terms.
    (d) Expenses. Members are not entitled to compensation for their services, but are entitled to reimbursement for expenses as provided in the budget.
    (e) Attendance by Chief or Chief’s designee. When required by the Chair of the Commission, the Chief shall attend meetings of the Commission.
    (1985 Code, Art. 12, § 2-102) (Bill No. 11-07)