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Subtitle 7 – Human 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, § 7-1 (2026)

§ 7-1 Payments to Executive Deputy Commissioner.Copy Citation

Upon the receipt of a written request of the Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Human Services Division of the Department of Housing and Community Development or his duly authorized agent, for funds for such programs as approved for payment by the Board of Estimates on recommendation of the Director of Finance, 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 Executive Deputy Commissioner for such programs.
History: Ord. 80-131
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 7-2 (2026)

§ 7-2 Deposit of funds.Copy Citation

All money received by the Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Human Services Division from the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore under the provisions of this subtitle shall be deposited in a depository or depositories designated by the Board of Finance from time to time.
History: Ord. 80-131
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 7-3 (2026)

§ 7-3 Withdrawal of funds.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
Funds placed in these depositories may be withdrawn therefrom by check for such programs as approved by the Board of Estimates on recommendation of the Director of Finance.
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(b)Signature requirements.
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(1)
The checks shall bear the signature of:
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(i)
the Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Human Services Division; and
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(ii)
1 other person of the Agency designated by the Executive Deputy Commissioner to sign as Disbursing Officer.
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(2)
This designation shall be made in writing by the Executive Deputy Commissioner and filed with the depositories on which the checks are drawn.
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(3)
Any signature on the checks may be manual or facsimile.
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History: Ord. 80-131
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 7-4 (2026)

§ 7-4 Surety bond.Copy Citation

The Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Urban Services Agency and the designated Disbursing Officer, before performing any act under the provisions of this subtitle, shall give bond to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore in the amount and form and under the conditions as may be required for employees of the Department of Finance.
History: Ord. 80-131