Plain Text Law

Subtitle 32 – Social Services Commission

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, § 32-1 (2026)

§ 32-1 Commission established.Copy Citation

There is a Social Services Commission, as established in <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="VII|§58">Article VII, § 58 of the City Charter</cite>.
History: Ord. 02-402
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 32-2 (2026)

§ 32-2 Composition.Copy Citation

The Commission comprises the following 13 members:
(1)
the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee;
(2)
the Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner’s designee;
(3)
the City Council President or the President’s designee; and
(4)
10 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">Article IV, § 6 of the City Charter</cite>.
History: Ord. 02-402
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 32-3 (2026)

§ 32-3 Tenure.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
The term of an appointed member expires at the end of the Mayor’s term of office.
(b)Hold over.
At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
History: Ord. 02-402
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 32-4 (2026)

§ 32-4 President.Copy Citation

(a)Designation.
The Mayor shall designate one of the appointed members to serve as President of the Commission.
(b)Tenure.
The member so designated serves as President at the pleasure of the Mayor.
History: Ord. 02-402
Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 32-5 (2026)

§ 32-5 Powers and duties.Copy Citation

The Commission has the powers and duties prescribed by State and City law.
History: Ord. 02-402