# Rule 17-1 Selection

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

## Rule 17-1 Selection

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 17-1 (2026)

(a) By President.

  (1) In general. The President appoints all employees of the Office of the President.

  (2) Functions of the Office that may be assigned. The President shall assign the functions listed below to an employee of their Office, as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, or the Office of Council Services.

    (i) keeps the files of the City Council and all official papers and other materials belonging to the Council;

    (ii) places appropriate endorsements on all bills and other papers presented to the Council; (iii)keeps a proper record of the progress of all matters in the Council;

    (iv) keeps indexed records of all bills and other matters introduced or present to the Council;

    (v) maintains all bill files; and

    (vi) maintains the legislative public information portal.

  (3) Roles that may be assigned. The President may assign the roles and related functions described in:

    (i) Rule 17-4 {“Journal Clerk”};

    (ii) Rule 17-5 {“Reading Clerk”}; (iii)Rule 17-6 {“Sergeant-at-Arms”};

    (iv) Rule 17-7 {“Committee clerks”}; and

    (v) Rule 17-8 {“Secretary of Council”}.

(b) By members. Members appoint employees as staff of their offices.