Rule 2-1 Opening Day
Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 2-1 (2026)
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(a)
Roll Call to open. At the start of each elective term of the Council, the Reading Clerk calls the roll.
(b)
Election of Vice President. The members of the City Council shall elect a Vice President by a majority vote of its members pursuant to Article III, § 10(b) {“Procedures; Council officers – Vice-President — in general”} of the Charter.
(c)
Appointment of Committee on Legislative Investigations. The Council President shall nominate, and the City Council by affirmative vote of a majority of all Councilmembers (8) shall approve or reject, the 5 members, Chair, and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Legislative Investigations as per Baltimore City Code Article 1, § 1-4 (b).