(a) Appointment of Board.
(1) There is a Board of Registration.
(2) The Board consists of 5 members appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council.
(3) No more than 2 members of the Board may be active in the residential construction field at the time of their appointment.
(b) Term. The term for each member is 3 years. A vacancy is filled for the remainder of the unexpired term. Unless a member is removed for good cause, each member holds office until the term of the member expires or a successor is appointed and confirmed.
(c) The Director may designate up to 2 Office employees as ex officio, nonvoting members to promote coordination with the Office’s activities.
(d) Operation of the Board; powers and duties of the Board.
(1) The Board must elect from its members a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and any other officers it deems necessary.
(2) The Board must:
(A) make recommendations to the Director whether a registration applicant, including a renewal applicant, should be registered with the Office;
(B) put its recommendations in writing; and
(C) by July 1 each year, submit an annual report of its proceedings to the Director.
(e) The County Attorney or the County Attorney’s designee serves as counsel to the Board.
(f) Board members do not receive compensation for serving on the Board. (2019 L.M.C., ch. 1, § 1.)