Maryland Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Section 8-107

      (a)      The board of zoning appeals of Prince George's County, heretofore created, is continued. The board consists of three members, who shall be residents of that portion of the regional district within Prince George's County and appointed by the County Council of Prince George's County. The terms of members shall be four years each, dating originally from their first appointment in 1939.

      (b)      Any member appointed for a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term. All meetings of the board shall be public, and the members shall organize annually and elect a chairman and vice-chairman. They shall act by resolution, in which two members must concur. The compensation of members shall be as fixed by the County Commissioners of Prince George's County. The County Commissioners may provide the board of zoning appeals with executive and clerical assistance as necessary. The district council of Prince George's County may provide and specify in its zoning regulations general rules to govern the organization and procedure of the board of zoning appeals, which rules shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this title. The board of zoning appeals may adopt, from time to time, supplemental rules of procedure not inconsistent with this title or such general rules. The board of appeals or the chairman or other officer may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings.