# 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.

## § 32-1 Commission established.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 32-1 (2026)

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*

## § 32-2 Composition.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 32-2 (2026)

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*

## § 32-3 Tenure.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 32-3 (2026)

(a) The term of an appointed member expires at the end of the Mayor’s term of office.

(b) At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

*History: Ord. 02-402*

## § 32-4 President.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 32-4 (2026)

(a) The Mayor shall designate one of the appointed members to serve as President of the Commission.

(b) The member so designated serves as President at the pleasure of the Mayor.

*History: Ord. 02-402*

## § 32-5 Powers and duties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 32-5 (2026)

The Commission has the powers and duties prescribed by State and City law.

*History: Ord. 02-402*