(a) Created. There is a Public Campaign Financing System Commission. The Commission consists of one member from each councilmanic district appointed by the County Council, and two members appointed by the County Executive. A member shall serve a four-year term. A member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed. A vacancy occurring before the end of a term shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the remainder of a term.
(b) Composition. Each member shall be a resident of the County while serving on the Commission. No more than five members shall be of the same political party. The Commission shall designate the chair and vice-chair.
(c) Compensation. Each member shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses subject to appropriation and availability of funds in the annual budget.
(d) Reports. The Commission shall issue a report to the Council no later than 180 days prior to the end of each fiscal year estimating the funds necessary to implement the public campaign finance system and recommending an appropriation to the Public Campaign Financing Fund for the following fiscal year.
(Bill No. 25-23)