Md. Code, Local Government § 4–503

(a) After both municipalities adopt the proposal of unification, the

municipalities shall prepare a unified charter.

(b) (1) Each municipality shall appoint three, four, or five

representatives to serve on a charter commission.

(2) Each municipality shall appoint the same number of

representatives.

(c) (1) The representatives shall meet as a charter commission.

(2) Within 6 months after the municipalities adopt the proposal of

unification, the commission shall draft a proposed unified charter.

(d) (1) The charter commission shall elect officers from among the

representatives.

(2) As the representatives consider necessary, the charter

commission may adopt rules to govern meetings and expedite the drafting of the

unified charter.