A. Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council in accordance with the County Charter and established rules.

B. All members of the Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission shall serve 3-year terms, provided that of those members first taking office upon the passage of this Chapter, three shall be appointed for one year, three for two years and three for three years. Each member shall serve until appointment of a successor. The terms of members first taking office shall commence on the date of their initial appointment.

C. The Executive may remove any appointed member of the Board for inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or three unexcused absences in one year, subject to confirmation by a majority of the Council. The member will be so notified in writing by the Chairperson.

D. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.

E. At the time of appointing the initial Commission, the appointing authority shall designate one of its members as temporary chairperson.