(a) Non-merit and advisory council appointments. Members of boards, committees, commissions and similar bodies that directly advise the county council, members of the merit system protection board, and other persons who under the charter are appointed by the council, are appointed for the term and for the compensation, if any, and in the manner as is prescribed by the charter or by law. The affirmative vote of a majority of Council members in office is required for any appointment.
(b) Confirmation of executive appointments. When any vacancy exists on any board, committee, commission, or similar body whose members are appointed by the county executive, the county executive should appoint a successor within 60 days. The county council should act within 60 days, by resolution, to confirm or disapprove the appointment. The affirmative vote of a majority of council members in office is required for confirmation. If the appointment is not confirmed, the county executive should promptly appoint another person to that vacancy and submit the person to the council for confirmation. (1970 L.M.C., ch. 23, § 1; 1971 L.M.C., ch. 43, § 3; 1977 L.M.C., ch. 28, § 1; 1983 L.M.C., ch. 34, § 1; 1984 L.M.C., ch. 14, § 1; 1986 L.M.C., ch. 37, § 3; FY 1991 L.M.C., ch. 9, § 1.)
