2370

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 864

[[and receive [such] compensation as [shall be] IS
approved by [the Supreme Bench] HIM and included in [its]
HIS annual operating [budgets] BUDGET.]] THE MAYOR AND

CITY COUNCIL HAVE THE SAME POWER WITH RESPECT TO THE

SALARIES OF COURT SECURITY OFFICERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES

OF THE DIVISION OF COURT HOUSE SECURITY AS THEY HAVE

UNDER THE CITY CHARTER WITH RESPECT TO ALL MUNICIPAL

DEPARTMENTS.

22-8.

The Chief of the Court House Security Division[, in
accordance with rules and policies adopted from time to
time by the Supreme Bench and under the supervision and
direction of the Administrator of the Supreme Bench of
Baltimore City] shall:

(1)        [Recommend] ESTABLISH qualifications for
Court Security Officers, procedures        for        their
recruitment, and suitable examinations to determine their
experience, skill, and ability;

(2)        develop a plan for maintaining all
necessary security measures within the courtrooms,
corridors, and other public facilities within the
Baltimore City Court House and any building utilized as
an annex thereto;

(3)        recommend the specific duties of the
Court Security Officers, including their assignments and
work schedules;

(4)        maintain supervision over all Court
Security Officers and other employees of the Division of
Court House Security, and be responsible for its
efficient operation.

22-10.

The Chief of the Court House Security Division and
all Court House security officers are authorized to carry
appropriate weapons when so directed by the [Supreme
Bench] SHERIFF OF BALTIMORE CITY, and they shall, when on
duty, wear uniforms approved and provided by the [Supreme
Bench] SHERIFF OF BALTIMORE CITY.

22-11.

The salaries of personnel of the Court House
Security Division together with funds necessary to
provide uniforms, equipment, supplies, and general
expenses shall be included in the annual operating budget
requests of the [Supreme Bench of Baltimore City] SHERIFF
OF BALTIMORE CITY as provided in the Annual Ordinance of
Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore
City.