Subtitle 17 – Department of Public Works
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 17-1 (2026)
§ 17-1 Bureaus of Department.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Enumerated.
The Department of Public Works comprises the following Bureaus:
(1)
Bureau of Solid Waste; and
(2)
Bureau of Water and Wastewater.
(b)Continued powers and duties.
All of the rights, powers, duties, obligations, and functions previously conferred or imposed on these Bureaus and their Bureau Heads shall continue to be exercised and performed by these Bureaus and Bureau heads unless otherwise assigned or reassigned by law or as provided in this subtitle.
History: Ord. 67-1091
History: Ord. 76-022
History: Ord. 79-1210
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 17-2 (2026)
§ 17-2 Director of Public Works.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Powers and duties.
(1)
The Director of Public Works is responsible for the proper conduct, management, and operation of the Bureaus established under this subtitle.
(2)
All of the rights, powers, duties, obligations, and functions that are now or may subsequently be conferred or imposed on any of the Bureaus or Heads of Bureaus of the Department of Public Works shall be exercised and performed by the Bureaus or by their respective Heads subject to the control, direction, and supervision of the Director of Public Works.
(3)
In the event of any duplication of authority or responsibility between any 2 or more Bureaus established under this subtitle, the Director of Public Works has the right and power to determine which 1 or more of the Bureaus involved will carry out the performance of that authority or responsibility.
(4)
Subject to the authority of the Board of Estimates, the Director of Public Works has have the power and authority from time to time to assign and reassign among the Bureaus of the Department of Public Works the performance of any duties and the exercise of any powers that are imposed or conferred on the Department.
(5)
Subject to the approval of Board of Estimates, the Director of Public Works has the power and authority from time to time to rename the various Bureaus of the Department.
(b)Transfer of powers from abolished bureaus.
Subject to the limitations provided in Ordinance 15-435, Section 2 {“Transfer of powers from DPW to DHCD”}, all the authorities, powers, responsibilities, rights, and duties previously imposed or conferred on any former Bureau or Bureau Head of the Department of Public Works are imposed and conferred on the Director of Public Works, and, subject to the authority of the Board of Estimates, all those authorities, powers, responsibilities, rights, and duties may be delegated by the Director to whichever Bureau or Bureau Head in the Department that the Director directs.
History: Ord. 67-1091
History: Ord. 68-152
History: Ord. 75-816
History: Ord. 79-1210
History: Ord. 99-526
History: Ord. 15-435
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 17-3 (2026)
§ 17-3 Appointment of Bureau Heads and Assistant Bureau Heads.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Director to designate Assistant Head positions.
The Director of Public Works may designate the positions of Assistant Bureau Heads for each of the Bureaus of the Department of Public Works.
(b)Mayor to appoint Heads and Assistant Heads.
All Bureau Heads and Assistant Bureau Heads shall be appointed by the Mayor in accordance with Charter Article IV, § 6.
History: Ord. 67-1091
History: Ord. 79-1210
History: Ord. 15-435