# Rule 4-2 Vice-President

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

## Rule 4-2 Vice-President

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 4-2 (2026)

(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.