§ 310. Noninterference with executive branch.  


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  • Unless for the purpose of inquiry or information, neither the county council nor any member thereof shall deal directly with any officer, agent or employee in the executive branch of the county government other than the county executive. Except through legislation duly enacted, neither the county council nor any member thereof shall, either directly or indirectly, give orders to any officer, agent or employee of the executive branch of the county government, nor shall they in any manner attempt to influence or coerce any such officer, agent or employee in the performance of his duties.

    Annotation— This section cited in Hormes v. Baltimore County, 225 Md. 371, 170 A.2d 772 (1961).