§ 22-4 Administrator — duties.
Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Pub. Local Laws § 22-4 (2026)
§ 22-4 Administrator — duties.LinkCopy Citation
The Administrator, under the supervision and direction of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, shall:
(1)
Exercise general administrative supervision of the Circuit Court.
(2)
Serve as personnel officer of the Circuit Court, and in such capacity recommend to the Court:
(i)
job descriptions and classifications for all employees of the Circuit Court;
(ii)
appropriate salary scales and standard procedures for the procurement and promotion of personnel of the Circuit Court; and
(iii)
regulations governing hours of work, leaves of absence, and other conditions of employment of the Circuit Court.
(3)
Formulate and submit to the Circuit Court recommendations for the improvement of its judicial system.
(4)
Examine the administrative and business methods and systems employed in the offices related to and serving the Circuit Court for possible improvement.
(5)
In cooperation with the Administrative Office of the Courts of the State of Maryland, collect and compile statistical data and other information on the work of other offices related to and serving the Circuit Court, and transmit this material to the Circuit Court.
(6)
Examine the condition of the dockets and the practices and procedures of the Circuit Court and make recommendations for expediting litigation.
(7)
Prepare and submit budget estimates of appropriations necessary for the maintenance and operation of the Circuit Court and of the offices related to and serving the Court.
(8)
File requests for permission to spend funds appropriated for the Circuit Court and for offices related to and serving the Court and approve all proper vouchers for the expenditure of such funds.
(9)
Secure and maintain space for courtrooms and office facilities and purchase, exchange, and distribute equipment and supplies for the judges and the offices, officers, and employees of the Circuit Court, as supported by appropriations in the Ordinance of Estimates.
(10)
Collect and compile statistical data and other information on the expenditures and receipts of the Court, and related offices and make periodic reports thereof to the judges of the Circuit Court.
(11)
Consult with and assist the officers and employees of the Circuit Court.
(12)
Investigate complaints with respect to the operation of the Circuit Court and make such recommendations to the judges of the Circuit Court as may be appropriate.
(13)
Perform such additional duties as may be assigned by the Circuit Court.
(14)
Prepare and publish an annual report on the activities of the Administrative Office of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.