§ 73. Department of Planning: Director and staff.

(a) Director – Appointment; Term.

The Mayor shall appoint a Director from a list of candidates provided by the Commission. If, within 120 days of a vacancy in the position of Director, the Commission fails, by a majority vote of its members, to provide such a list to the Mayor, the Mayor may select the Director in the Mayor's discretion.

The Director must be confirmed by the City Council pursuant to Article IV, Section 6(a). The Mayor, after consulting with the Commission, may suspend, demote or dismiss the Director.

(b) Staff.

The Commission shall also appoint such other employees (including part time consultants) for the conduct of the office of the Commission, as may be provided for in the Ordinance of Estimates.

(c) Director – Qualifications.

The Director shall be qualified by personal background, education and experience to advance the development and planning of Baltimore City.

(d) Director – Salary.

The Director's salary shall be set in the Ordinance of Estimates.