Rule 3-5 Order of business
Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 3-5 (2026)
Rule 3-5 Order of businessLinkCopy Citation
(a)
In general. After the reading of the Journal, the order of business is as follows:
(1)
Communications from the Mayor.
(2)
Communications from City Agencies and Others.
(3)
Presentation of Petitions, Memorials, and Other Papers.
(4)
Presentation of Orders.
(5)
Introduction (First Reading) of Bills.
(6)
Consent Calendar.
(7)
Unfinished Business.
(8)
Executive Nominations.
(9)
Committee Reports (Second Reading of Bills).
(10)
Special Orders of the Day.
(11)
Final Passage (Third Reading) of Bills.
(12)
Committee Notices.
(13)
Public Interest Announcements.
(b)
Change in order. The order of business may be amended at any time during the course of a Council meeting by a majority vote of the Councilmembers present.