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Subtitle 6 – Social Services Expenditures

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. 5, § 6-1 (2026)

§ 6-1 Payments to Social Services Director.Copy Citation

Upon the receipt of the written request of the Director of Social Services or his duly authorized agent, for the funds for the assistance rolls and foster care program of the Department of Social Services, previously approved by the Director of Finance for payment, the Mayor and the Director of Finance, are hereby authorized and empowered to pay funds of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to the Director of Social Services for the assistance rolls and foster care program of the Department of Social Services.
History: Ord. 51-142
History: Ord. 67-1101
History: Ord. 76-018
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 6-2 (2026)

§ 6-2 Deposit of funds.Copy Citation

All money received by the Director of Social Services from the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore under the provisions of this subtitle must be deposited in a depository or depositories designated by the Board of Finance from time to time.
History: Ord. 51-142
History: Ord. 67-1101
History: Ord. 76-018
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 6-3 (2026)

§ 6-3 Withdrawal of funds.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
Funds placed in said depositories as aforesaid may be withdrawn therefrom by check for the assistance rolls and foster care program of the Department of Social Services.
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(b)Signature requirements.
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(1)
Said checks shall bear the signature of:
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(i)
the Director of Social Services; and
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(ii)
1 person of the Department of Social Services designated by the Director thereof to sign as Disbursing Officer.
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(2)
Such designation shall be made in writing by the Director of Social Services and filed with the depositories on which such checks are drawn.
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(3)
Any signature on any such checks may be manual or facsimile.
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History: Ord. 51-142
History: Ord. 67-1101
History: Ord. 76-018
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 6-4 (2026)

§ 6-4 Surety bond.Copy Citation

The Director of Social Services and the Disbursing Officer designated by the Director of Social Services as aforesaid, before performing any act under the provisions of this subtitle, shall give bond to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore in such amount, in such form, and upon such conditions as may be required for employees of the Department of Finance.
History: Ord. 51-142
History: Ord. 67-1101
History: Ord. 76-018