§ 17-104

(a) A commissioner may be removed before the completion of the commissioner’s term:

(1) in Montgomery County:

(i) by the County Executive with the approval of a majority of the members of the County Council; or

(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) in Prince George’s County, by the County Executive with the approval of a majority of the members of the County Council.

(b) (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:

(i) in Montgomery County, by the body initiating the removal proceeding; or

(ii) in Prince George’s County, by the County Council.

(2) The commissioner shall be given an opportunity at the hearing to present a defense.