Timing to Replace Planning Commision Disputed

The deadline to apply to become a member of the planning commission is 5 p.m. Tuesday.

According to Council President Gabe Albornoz, the process will move quickly after that, with finalists appearing before the council and a public hearing held Oct. 25 and a vote on the temporary positions set for Oct. 27.

That leaves nine days between closing applications to choosing the new temporary board members.

However, under Maryland law, the process to fill vacancies on the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission shall take “at least three weeks.” From the time the list of applicants is completed and before an appointment is made available to the public must take at least three weeks, it states...

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