CA-4-26: Designating the City Attorney as the Resident Agent for the City of Annapolis For the purpose of designating the City Attorney as the resident agent for the City of Annapolis in accordance with Local Government Article § 1-1301 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

Description

Designating the City Attorney as the Resident Agent for the City of Annapolis For the purpose of designating the City Attorney as the resident agent for the City of Annapolis in accordance with Local Government Article § 1-1301 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

Summary

CA-4-26 would amend the Annapolis City Charter to designate the City Attorney as the City’s resident agent for receiving legal papers, including lawsuits. Maryland law requires local governments to maintain a resident agent and file that designation with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). The amendment would allow the City to update SDAT by certifying the current City Attorney’s name, avoiding a separate City Council resolution whenever the position changes. It affects the City’s legal and administrative operations but does not change staffing, raise revenue, impose taxes, or require additional funding. If adopted, the amendment would take effect after 50 days unless a referendum petition is filed. The resolution also requires public notice, posting, and newspaper publication.