(a) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint a Chairman.
(b) (1) The term of the Chairman is 5 years and begins on July 1.
(2) At the end of a term, the Chairman continues to serve until a successor qualifies.
(3) A Chairman who is appointed after a term has begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor qualifies.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Public Services and Utilities
Title 2 - Public Service Commission and People's Counsel
Subtitle 1 - Public Service Commission
Section 2-101 - Established; Purpose
Section 2-104 - Executive Secretary
Section 2-105 - Executive Director
Section 2-106 - General Counsel
Section 2-108 - Office; Meetings; Seal; Staff
Section 2-110 - Commission Expenses
Section 2-110.1 - Public Utility Regulation Fund
Section 2-112 - Jurisdiction; General Powers
Section 2-113 - Supervisory and Regulatory Power
Section 2-114 - Plant Inspection
Section 2-115 - Investigations
Section 2-117 - Enforcement Power
Section 2-118 - Long-Range Service Plans