Ch. 4                                       1991 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(a)     Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the governing body of a
county or Baltimore City, or other legal entity or authority within the county or Baltimore City,
may take any action necessary, including any action to reduce a previously approved
appropriation, to prudently manage its fiscal affairs and to meet its obligations under this Act.
This subsection may not be interpreted to authorize additional taxation authority.

(b)     Any reduction to appropriations for a county board as defined in § 1-101 of the
Education Article authorized by subsection (a) of this section may not eliminate any position
responsible for classroom instruction or reduce funds supporting related instructional materials
and equipment.

SECTION 8. 9. 10. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take
effect October 14, 1991.

Approved October 18, 1991.

CHAPTER 4
(House Bill 10)

AN ACT concerning

Congressional Districts

FOR the purpose of establishing the composition of the eight districts in the State for the
election of members to the United States House of Representatives; specifying
certain ward, election district, and precinct boundaries; making this Act an
emergency measure; and generally relating to the reconfiguration of congressional
districts in the State.

BY repealing

Article 33 - Election Code

Section 22-3 through 22-10, inclusive

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1990 Replacement Volume and 1991 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article 33 - Election Code
Section 22-2

Annotated Code of Maryland
(1990 Replacement Volume and 1991 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article 33 - Election Code

Section 22-3 through 22-10, inclusive

Annotated Code of Maryland

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