Rule 5-3 Debate limitations
Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 5-3 (2026)
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(a)
Opening. The maker of a motion is entitled to speak first on the motion.
(b)
Equal time. A Councilmember may not speak more than once on any subject until every other Councilmember who wants to speak on the subject has been able to do so.
(c)
Subject matter. A Councilmember shall confine their remarks to the subject under debate.
(d)
Closing. The maker of the motion is entitled to close the debate on the motion after other Councilmembers wishing to speak have spoken.