§ 3-3. Tenure; removal.

(a) Tenure.

(1) In accordance with City Charter Article VII, § 108(a), the term of a member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms for the members first appointed under the 2010 amendments to this subtitle.

(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(b) Removal.

(1) The Mayor may remove an appointed member as provided in City Charter Article IV, § 6, but only for the following causes:

(i) neglect of duty;

(ii) misconduct in office;

(iii) a disability that makes the member unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office; or

(iv) a violation of this article.

(2) Before seeking City Council approval for a removal, the Mayor must give the member:

(i) written notice of the charges; and

(ii) an opportunity to reply to the charges.