# Rule 4-4 Points of order

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

## Rule 4-4 Points of order

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

(a) President decides without debate. The President decides all points of order without debate.

(b) Decision final unless appealed.

  (1) A Councilmember may appeal by requesting a roll call vote on a motion to sustain the President’s decision.

  (2) A majority vote sustains the decision of the President.

  (3) If a majority vote does not sustain the President’s decision, the point of order is reversed.