City of Baltimore Judiciary and Legislative Investigations Board of Estimates met June 19.
Here is the agenda provided by the Board:
Call To Order
Introductions
Attendance
Items Scheduled For Public Hearing
18-0262
Charter Amendment - Charter Commission Recommendations for Board of Estimates Article
For the purpose of modernizing various public notice provisions, including removing mandatory requirements for notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Baltimore City; creating a process for the Board of Estimates to set the thresholds for contracts required to be formally advertised or be approved by the Board of Estimates; equalizing the requirements for both bids and proposals sought by the City; allow for earlier notice of City contracts; increasing the Board of Estimates flexibility in opening and awarding contracts; establishing a process to allow for more varied forms of bid security rather than just bid bonds; removing certain provisions from the Charter relating to bonding for City employees and the submission of plans to the Board of Estimates that are more appropriately handled by regulation; allowing for the State’s Attorney of Baltimore City to be covered by the Compensation Commission for Elected Officials; setting a special effective date; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.Sponsors: City Council President (Administration)
Adjournment
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