* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.
The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember Sneed
A Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
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Investigative Hearing - Residency Requirements for City Officials
For the purpose of having a hearing to measure the compliance of City Officials with residency and voting registration requirements, and to determine how to move forward so that 100% compliance is reached.
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Under Article 1 of the Baltimore City Code, the heads of agencies that report directly to the Mayor and at-will supervisory employees who report to an agency head or directly to the Mayor must, with one caveat, be a resident of and registered to vote in Baltimore City at the time of their appointment and must remain a resident and registered voter throughout their entire office term. This provision does not apply to heads of agencies or at-will supervisory employees who, before their appointment, sign a declaration of intent to become a City resident and registered voter within 6 months of the effective date of their employment. If the agency head or at-will supervisory employee does not become a City resident and registered voter within 6 months of the effective date of their employment, their employment is automatically terminated at the end of the 6 month period.
It is important that those who make major decisions for Baltimore City reside and vote in Baltimore City. City residents should be governed by those who have made a similar commitment to live...
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