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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
(Charter Amendment)
Introduced by: President Mosby
A Resolution Entitled
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council concerning
title
Charter Amendment - Board of Estimates - Membership
For the purpose of amending the membership of the Board of Estimates; making conforming changes; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.
body
By proposing to amend
Article VI - Board of Estimates
Section 1
Baltimore City Charter
(1996 Edition)
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the City Charter is proposed to be amended to read as follows:
Baltimore City Charter
Article VI. Board of Estimates
ยง 1. Establishment.
(a) In general.
(1) Members.
There shall be a Board of Estimates composed of the Mayor, President of the City Council, [Comptroller, City Solicitor, and Director of Public Works,] and Comptroller, none of whom shall receive any additional salary as members of the Board.
(2) Officers.
(i) The President of the City Council shall be President of the [Board, and one of the members shall act as Secretary.] Board.
(ii) The Comptroller shall act as Secretary of the Board.
(3) Staff.
The Board may employ such employees as may be necessary to discharge its duties; their number and compensation shall be fixed in the Ordinance of Estimates.
(b) Me...
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