Gemeny v. Prince George's County

For the first time we are required to consider a difference of opinion in respect of the charter adopted by the voters of Prince George’s County on 3 November 1970, and, to be sure, one need not be a prophet to predict that it will not be the last time. We shall relate what happened before saying why we shall affirm the order of the chancellor, Loveless, J.

Section 504' of the charter provides:

“The County Executive shall appoint the members of all boards and commissions, subject to confirmation by the Council as required by Section 322 of this Charter * *

The pertinent language of Section 322…