Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 16–106

(a) (1) The Montgomery Commission consists of seven Commissioners nominated by the County Executive and approved by the County Council.

(2) The County Council shall conduct a public interview with each nominee before voting on whether to approve the nominee’s appointment.

(b) The term of a Commissioner is 5 years.

(c) Removal of a Commissioner by the County Executive requires the approval of the County Council.