Sec. 2-76. Exercise of zoning, planning and subdivision powers.

   The procedures for the Council to exercise its powers of zoning, planning or subdividing shall be as prescribed by Division II of the Land Use Article of the Maryland Code; by other applicable law enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland; by the zoning or subdivision laws; or otherwise as prescribed by the Council by law. (1970 L.M.C., ch. 23, § 1; 2013 L.M.C., ch. 4, § 1.)

   Cross reference-Exercise of zoning, planning, etc., powers, § 110.

Sec. 2-77. Adoption of rules and regulations.

   The council shall sit in non-legislative regular business meetings for the adoption by resolution of rules and regulations which implement or provide for the administration or execution of legislation. Notice and hearing provisions prescribed by law shall be followed. In absence of any other law requirements, provisions for notice and hearing, if the council in its discretion determines the same is necessary, shall be as the council shall by resolution provide in considering the particular rule or regulation for adoption. (1970 L.M.C., ch. 23, § 1.)

   Charter reference-Adoption of rules and regulations, § 109.

Subdivision II. Legislative Sessions and Other Meetings.

Sec. 2-78. Schedule; adoption of rules and regulations; public sessions.

   The first and third Tuesdays of each month and such additional days as the council may determine are designated as days for the enactment of legislation, but in no event shall the council sit for more than forty-five (45) days in each year for the purpose of enacting legislation. When a first or third Tuesday is an official holiday, the next succeeding Tuesday business day shall be a day for the enactment of legislation. The council shall meet at such times as it may determine for the conduct of other business and hearings. The council may adopt rules and regulations which implement or provide for the administration or execution of legislation under such procedures and provisions for notice and hearing prescribed herein or as otherwise prescribed by law. No business shall be transacted, or any appointments made, or nominations confirmed, except in public session. (1970 L.M.C., ch. 23, § 1; 1981 L.M.C., ch. 39, § 1.)

   Editor's note-In Montgomery Citizens League v. Greenhalgh, 253 Md. 151, 252 A.2d 242 (1969), it was held that the Council need not designate an emergency extra session a legislative day separate and apart from the call of the session.

   Charter reference-Council sessions, § 109.

Sec. 2-79. Quorum.

   A majority of the members of council in office shall constitute a quorum for a legislative session or other business. (1970 L.M.C., ch. 23, § 1.)