Rule 6-12 Committee on Legislative Investigations
Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 6-12 (2026)
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(a)
In general. As per § 1-4(c) of the Baltimore City Code, on its own motion or at the request of any member of the Committee on Legislative Investigations, the Committee may:
(1)
study the continuing operations, efficiency, and functions of the several departments, bureaus, commissions, boards, and agencies of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; and
(2)
investigate complaints or allegations of faulty operations, inefficiency, or malfunctioning in any of these departments, bureaus, commissions, boards, and agencies.
(b)
Committee rules.
(1)
In general. Section 1-4(g) of the City Code authorizes the Committee to adopt rules to govern its procedures under this section, including the conduct of hearings under this section, provided that the rules are not inconsistent with the provisions of this section or of any other applicable law.
(2)
Posting requirements. Any rules adopted by the Committee under this subsection (b) shall be posted to the Legislative Public Information Portal within 24 hours from the date of adoption.
(c)
Reports and recommendations. As per § 1-4(h) of the Baltimore City Code, on completion of a study or investigation under this section, the Committee shall report to the members of the City Council, the Mayor, and the Board of Estimates:
(1)
the results of that study or investigation; and
(2)
any recommendations it may have for:
(i)
the more effective operation of any of these departments, bureaus, commissions, boards, and agencies;
(ii)
legislative, administrative, and budgetary improvements; and
(iii)
if the Committee has reasonable grounds to believe that a criminal offense has been committed, referral to the appropriate prosecuting authority.