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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
(Charter Amendment)
Introduced by: Councilmember Dorsey
A Resolution Entitled
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council concerning
title
Charter Amendment - Repeal - Term Limits
For the purpose of repealing term limits for Baltimore City elected officials, including the Mayor, Comptroller, City Council President, and City Council members; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.
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By proposing to repeal
Article III - City Council
Sections 2(e) and 3(c)
Baltimore City Charter
(1996 Edition)
By proposing to repeal
Article IV - Mayor
Section 1(d)
Baltimore City Charter
(1996 Edition)
By proposing to repeal
Article V - Comptroller
Section 1(a)(5)
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 III. City Council
ยง 2. Members.
[(e) Term Limit.]
[A member of the City Council shall not hold office for more than 2 consecutive full terms of office and in no event shall hold the office for more than 8 years during any 12 year period. This provision shall not preclude an elected member from seeking other elected offices within Baltimore City after two consecutive terms as member. In the event that an elected member takes ...
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