City of Baltimore
Charter of Baltimore City

§ 143. Commissioner.

(a) Head of Department; Qualifications.

The Police Commissioner shall:

(1) be at least 30 years of age; and

(2) have at least 5 years of experience in law enforcement.

(b) Appointment.

The Commissioner shall be appointed and must be confirmed pursuant to City Charter Article IV, § 6(a) {"Appointments subject to confirmation"}.

(c) Term.

The term of the Commissioner shall be established by the Mayor.

(d) Salary.

The Commissioner shall be paid a salary as provided for in the Ordinance of Estimates.

(e) Staff.

The Commissioner may appoint such employees as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates.