Rule 4-3 Temporary presiding officer
Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 4-3 (2026)
Rule 4-3 Temporary presiding officerLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Vice-President. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President presides at Council meetings.
(b)
Other.
(1)
Temporary President. In the absence of the President and the Vice-President, a majority of the Councilmembers present at a meeting may designate a temporary president to preside at that meeting.
(2)
Lack of consensus. If a majority of the Councilmembers present are unable to agree upon a temporary president to preside at that meeting, the meeting is adjourned and all business will be held over until the next meeting called by the Council President.