Rule 4-2 Vice-President
Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 4-2 (2026)
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(a)
In general. Pursuant to Article III, Section 10(b) {“Procedures; Council officers – Vice-President — in general”} of the Charter, the City Council, by a majority vote of its members (8), shall appoint from its members a Vice-President.
(b)
Duties. Pursuant to Article III {“City Council”} of the Charter the Vice President shall be responsible for the following:
(1)
in the absence, sickness, or temporary disqualification of the President, preside at all meetings of the City Council;
(2)
be an acting member of the Board of Estimates in the absence, sickness, or temporary disqualification of the President;
(3)
in case of, and during, necessary absence, sickness, or the temporary disqualification of both the Mayor and the President of the City Council, be acting Mayor; and
(4)
carry out all other duties as required by the Charter.