§ 27-137. Appointment.

(a)

The County Council shall appoint one (1) or more attorneys to serve as People's Zoning Counsel and Deputy People's Zoning Counsel, pursuant to Section 322 of the County Charter, for terms of four (4) years. Preference shall be given to persons who are residents of Prince George's County.

(b)

An individual appointed as People's Zoning Counsel or Deputy People's Zoning Counsel may be removed from office for cause by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the full Council.

(c)

An individual appointed as People's Zoning Counsel or Deputy People's Zoning Counsel may not represent any client in any matter involving any land use case brought pursuant to Subtitles 24 or 27 in Prince George's County nor be a principal in a firm which does so.

(d)

At the end of a term, an individual appointed as People's Zoning Counsel or Deputy People's Zoning Counsel shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.

(CB-56-1993; CB-19-2003; CB-10-2004)