# Rule 17-6 Sergeant-at-Arms

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

## Rule 17-6 Sergeant-at-Arms

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 17-6 (2026)

(a) In general. The Sergeant-at-Arms:

  (1) attends the City Council while it is in session;

  (2) under the direction of the President, aids in the enforcement of order;

  (3) executes the commands of the City Council;

  (4) enforces all process issued under the authority of the City Council; and

  (5) performs all other duties that these Rules or the President directs.

(b) Protecting seats. The Sergeant-at-Arms may not permit anyone but Councilmembers to occupy the members’ seats while the Council is meeting.

(c) Mace. When executing their duties, the Sergeant-at-arms may bear the symbol of the office, the mace.