City of Baltimore
Charter of Baltimore City

§ 96. Civil Service Commission: Department of Human Resources – Established.

(a) In general.

There is a Department of Human Resources.

(b) Purpose.

The Department shall:

(1) promote merit and fitness in City employment;

(2) ensure that appointments and promotions in the City's Civil Service are made, and that salaries are established, without regard to political affiliation; and

(3) promote the efficient delivery of services to the public.