Subtitle 2 – Office of Labor Commissioner
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. 12, § 2-1 (2026)
§ 2-1 Office created.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
There is hereby created and established the Office of Labor Commissioner of Baltimore City, the head of which shall be the Labor Commissioner, who shall be appointed by the Mayor in the manner prescribed by <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">Article IV, § 6 of the Baltimore City Charter</cite> and hold office as therein provided.
(b)Initial Commissioner.
Provided that, in the first instance, the term of the person holding the position of Labor Commissioner at the time of the enactment of <cite data-path="|12">this article</cite> shall run concurrently with the term of the Mayor.
History: Ord. 68-251
Balt., Md., Code art. 12, § 2-2 (2026)
§ 2-2 Duties.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Administration of law; rules and regulations.
The Labor Commissioner:
(1)
shall be charged with the administration of the Municipal Labor Relations Ordinance; and
(2)
subject to Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations”} of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, is hereby authorized and empowered to make any rules and regulations as may be necessary or proper to put into operation and effect the provisions of <cite data-path="|12">this article</cite>.
(b)Advisor.
In addition, he shall act:
(1)
as a permanent member of the employer’s negotiating team; and
(2)
as advisor to the Mayor and the Board of Estimates on labor relations matters which directly affect the City of Baltimore.
(c)Recommendations on law, etc.
The Labor Commissioner shall study and make recommendations with respect to the establishment, revision, or correction of policies and procedures governing the relations between the City of Baltimore and its employees, including the activities of the Civil Service Commission, the Department of Human Resources, and the Board of Estimates, and further make recommendations with respect to the introduction of ordinances to effectuate these policies.
History: Ord. 68-251
History: Ord. 04-822
History: Text Conformed 02/18/21
Balt., Md., Code art. 12, § 2-3 (2026)
§ 2-3 Staff; expenses.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Staff.
The Labor Commissioner shall employ such other employees as shall be required to effectively administer the provisions of the within article subject to the provisions of <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter">the Baltimore City Charter</cite> relating to Civil Service.
(b)Expenses.
Compensation of all persons in the Office of the Labor Commissioner and all other necessary expenses of the Commissioner shall be paid at such rates and in such amounts as the Board of Estimates shall approve and in accordance with the appropriation in the Ordinance of Estimates of Baltimore.
History: Ord. 68-251