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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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PUBLIC UTILITIES |
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DIVISION I. PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES |
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TITLE 2. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND PEOPLE'S COUNSEL |
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SUBTITLE 2. PEOPLE'S COUNSEL |
§ 2-202. Appointment
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(a) Appointment. -- With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Attorney General shall appoint the People's Counsel.
(b) Term. --
(1) The term of the People's Counsel is 5 years and begins on July 1.
(2) At the end of a term, the People's Counsel continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3) A People's Counsel who is appointed after a term has begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(c) Qualification. -- The People's Counsel shall have been admitted to practice law in the State.
(d) Oath. -- Before taking office, the People's Counsel shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(e) Full time duty. -- The People's Counsel shall devote full time to the duties of office.
(f) Compensation. -- The People's Counsel is entitled to a salary of at least $ 35,000 a year as provided in the State budget.
(g) Removal. -- The Attorney General may remove the People's Counsel for good cause shown after notice and an opportunity to be heard.