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Board of Legislative Reference

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The Department of Legislative Reference was established by the City Charter to draft legislation, and serve as the official depository for City documents and as a reference library for legislation regarding the operations of the local government.

City Council ApprovalNo
Legal AuthorityCity Charter Article VII § 90
Liaison/Executive Director NameBen Guthorn
Liaison/Executive Director EmailBen.Guthorn@baltimorecity.gov
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