Rule 5-6 Explanation of vote
Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 5-6 (2026)
Rule 5-6 Explanation of voteLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Right to explain. A Councilmember may rise to explain their vote on any question after all Councilmembers have voted and the vote has been recorded.
(b)
Limitations.
(1)
No Councilmember may take longer than 5 minutes to explain their vote.
(2)
A Councilmember may not yield or transfer any unused time to another member.