# Rule 5-8 Legal opinions

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

## Rule 5-8 Legal opinions

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 5-8 (2026)

(1) In accordance with Article VII, § 24(b) {“Legal proceedings; Opinions and advice; Deeds, contracts, etc.”} of the Charter, an opinion from the City Solicitor on a legal question affecting City interests, is obtained by submitting a written request for the opinion to the President or to the chair of any committee who can submit it to the City Solicitor.

(2) A Councilmember may receive legal advice from the General Counsel to the City Council as provided for in Article III, § 15 {“General Counsel”} of the Charter.