Baltimore City Hall

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICES:

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | Board of Estimates, Finance, and Procurement Committee Meeting

Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: This will be an all virtual meeting.
Virtual Meeting Access: 

Webinar number: 2341 264 0830
Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m5d10a73083b3629d1b81485d660c6c...
Webinar password: CharterReview (24278377 from phones and video systems) 
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
+1-646-992-2010 United States Toll (New York City)
Access code: 2341 264 0830

Public Testimony: Members of the public are invited to attend and offer comments before the close of the meeting. Public comment is an opportunity to share your ideas and for Commission members to listen. Questions will not be considered.
            
Agenda:
1. Outline committee's schedule; and
2. Plan City agency presentations regarding processes and proposed amendments.

Accessibility:
No qualified individual with a disability shall, because of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity. Public entities include any State or local government and any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities. 

Accessibility features of the virtual meeting platform WebEx may be found here

To discuss and request an ADA accommodation please contact the Mayor's Office of Government Relations.

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | Legislative and Oversight Committee Meeting

Meeting Details:
Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: This will be an all virtual meeting.
Virtual Meeting Access: 

Webinar number: 2332 938 9837
Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m77708ff86e697d34c122724ce865a298
Webinar password: CharterReview (24278377 from phones and video systems) 
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
+1-646-992-2010 United States Toll (New York City)
Access code: 2332 938 9837

Public Testimony: Members of the public are invited to attend and offer comments before the close of the meeting. Public comment is an opportunity to share your ideas and for Commission members to listen. Questions will not be considered.
            
Agenda:
1. Continue reviewing Article III of the City Charter; and
2. Presentation and discussion of proposed Charter amendments.

Accessibility:
No qualified individual with a disability shall, because of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity. Public entities include any State or local government and any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities. 

Accessibility features of the virtual meeting platform WebEx may be found here

To discuss and request an ADA accommodation please contact the Mayor's Office of Government Relations.

Commission Duties: 

The Commission shall review the City Charter, undertake a comprehensive study of its contents, and make findings and recommendations as to the necessity for deleting, adding, or amending its provisions to improve the efficiency and operations of City government.

Background:

On November 3, 2020, the voters of Baltimore City adopted Resolution 20-18, which amended the Baltimore City Charter to require a decennial Charter Review Commission. The current Charter Review Commission was established by Council Resolution 21-0085R.

Past Meeting Files:

November 7, 2023 - Commission Meeting

Meeting Minutes (Revised as of December 26, 2023)
(Open Meetings Act Compliance Document)

December 6, 2023 - Commission Meeting

Meeting Minutes

December 11, 2023 - Legislative and Oversight Committee Meeting

Committee Report

January 3, 2024 - Board of Estimates, Finance, and Procurement Committee Meeting

{Materials to be posted.}

January 9, 2024 - Legislative and Oversight Committee Meeting

{Materials to be posted.}

Archived Reports:

2018 Charter Review Commission Final Report