§ 2-2. Duties.

(a) Administration of law; rules and regulations.

The Labor Commissioner:

(1) shall be charged with the administration of the Municipal Labor Relations Ordinance; and

(2) subject to Title 4 {"Administrative Procedure Act – Regulations"} of the City General Provisions Article, is hereby authorized and empowered to make any rules and regulations as may be necessary or proper to put into operation and effect the provisions of this article.

(b) Advisor.

In addition, he shall act:

(1) as a permanent member of the employer's negotiating team; and

(2) as advisor to the Mayor and the Board of Estimates on labor relations matters which directly affect the City of Baltimore.

(c) Recommendations on law, etc.

The Labor Commissioner shall study and make recommendations with respect to the establishment, revision, or correction of policies and procedures governing the relations between the City of Baltimore and its employees, including the activities of the Civil Service Commission, the Department of Human Resources, and the Board of Estimates, and further make recommendations with respect to the introduction of ordinances to effectuate these policies.