# Rule 5-7 Breach of rule

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

## Rule 5-7 Breach of rule

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 5-7 (2026)

(a) In general.

  (1) If a Councilmember violates any rule of the Council, the President shall declare the member out of order.

  (2) If the President fails to do so, any Councilmember may raise a point of order.

(b) Member to be seated. If the President declares a Councilmember out of order, the member shall:

  (1) immediately take a seat; and

  (2) remain seated until it is determined that the member is in order.

(c) Appeal. If an appeal is taken from the decision of the President, the member involved shall relinquish the floor.