Subtitle 19 – Office of Intergovernmental Research
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, § 19-1 (2026)
§ 19-1 Office created; function.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Office created.
There is created the Office of Intergovernmental Research under a Director.
(b)Function.
It is the function of this Office to analyze the State and Federal legislative needs of the City and related matters and make recommendations thereon to the Mayor.
History: Ord. 79-1208
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 19-2 (2026)
§ 19-2 Director — appointment; term.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Appointment.
The Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Research shall be chosen by the Mayor from a list of possibilities provided from time to time by the Civil Service Commission.
(b)Term.
The Director:
(1)
shall serve during good behavior for a term not to exceed the term of the appointing authority;
(2)
shall be subject to removal only after charges are preferred by the Mayor and a full hearing is had before the Civil Service Commission; and
(3)
shall be discharged only upon proof of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office.
(c)Vacancy.
(1)
The Director’s successor shall be chosen in the same manner.
(2)
From time to time, as there is a vacancy, the Mayor shall choose and appoint the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Research in the same manner.
History: Ord. 79-1208
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 19-3 (2026)
§ 19-3 Director — qualifications; devotion to duties.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Qualifications.
The Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Research shall be a person who has had responsible prior experience in:
(1)
legislative analysis; and
(2)
subjects relating generally to government, public policy, fiscal policy, law, or political science.
(b)Devotion to duties.
(1)
The Director shall devote full time to performing and carrying out the duties and assignments of the Office of Intergovernmental Research, as set forth in this subtitle and as may otherwise be assigned.
(2)
And subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Director shall not hold any other municipal office or position or perform any of the duties or responsibilities conferred upon another municipal officer by Charter or ordinance.
History: Ord. 79-1208
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 19-4 (2026)
§ 19-4 Staff; supplies; agency assistance.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Director to employ staff.
The Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Research is empowered to employ such personnel as may be deemed necessary in order to perform the duties and exercise the powers conferred by this subtitle upon the Office of Intergovernmental Research, and as may be provided from time to time in the Ordinance of Estimates.
(b)Supplies.
The Office of Intergovernmental Research shall be supplied with all necessary books, maps, charts, stationery, and all appliances and incidentals necessary for the proper discharge of its duties, to be paid from funds supplied in the Ordinance of Estimates.
(c)Agencies to assist Office.
Every department, bureau, or other agency of the municipal government, upon request, shall provide reasonable assistance and information to the Office of Intergovernmental Research.
History: Ord. 79-1208