§ 20-1 Commission established.
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, § 20-1 (2026)
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(a)In general.
There is a Baltimore City Commission for Women.
(b)Composition.
(1)Voting members.
The Commission comprises 19 voting members, to be appointed by the Mayor in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">Article IV, § 6 of the City Charter</cite>.
(2)Non-voting members.
(i)In general.
The Mayor may appoint 1 or more members of the Baltimore City Council or the Baltimore City delegation to the Maryland General Assembly as additional, non-voting members of the Commission.
(ii)Ex-officio members.
Notwithstanding subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, any female member of the City Council shall be an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Commission.
(iii)Office of Equity and Civil Rights member.
The Mayor shall appoint a representative from the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights or its successor agency to be a non-voting member of the Commission.
(c)Appointment without regard to political affiliation.
The appointment of members must be made without regard to political affiliation.
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