(a)   A commissioner may be removed before the completion of the
commissioner's term:
    (1)   In Montgomery County:
      (i)   By the County Executive with the approval of a majority of the members
of the County Council; or
      (ii)   Unless the Montgomery County Executive disapproves the resolution in
writing within 30 days of its adoption, by resolution of a majority of
the members of the County Council; and
    (2)   In Prince George's County, by the County Executive with the approval
of a majority of the members of the County Council.
  (b)   (1)   Unless a hearing is waived in writing by the commissioner designated
for removal, prior to any removal under this subsection a public
hearing shall be held:
      (i)   In Montgomery County, by the body initiating the removal proceeding;
and
      (ii)   In Prince George's County, by the County Council.
    (2)   Each commissioner shall be given an opportunity at the hearing to
present a defense.
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