# Rule 11-7 Availability to members

Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## Rule 11-7 Availability to members

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 11-7 (2026)

(a) In general. Before a proposed amendment may be considered by the Council or by a committee, a copy of that amendment shall be distributed to each Councilmember.

(b) Distribution time requirements.

  (1) Council meetings. A proposed amendment shall be distributed according to the requirements of Rule 11-6 and this Rule no fewer than 5 hours prior to the scheduled start of a Council meeting.

  (2) Committee meetings.

    (i) In general. A proposed amendment shall be distributed according to the requirements of Rule 11-6 and this Rule before the scheduled start of a committee meeting. (ii)Uncodified language. A committee member may move an amendment that exclusively contains uncodified language during a committee meeting without distributing the amendment as required by subparagraph (i) of this paragraph (2).