(a) Generally. A former employee may not assist or represent a party other than the County in a case, contract, or other specific matter for compensation if the matter involves the County and:
(1) the former employee participated significantly in the matter as an employee; or
(2) the former employee had information not generally available to the public when the former employee undertook the assistance or representation.
(b) County Executive, County Council, department or office heads.
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a former County Executive, member of the County Council, or department or office head may not assist or represent another party for compensation in any matter that is the subject of County legislative action for one year following the date that the person left office or County employment.
(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to assistance or representation of a municipal corporation, County, or State governmental entity.
(1985 Code, Art. 9, § 5-105) (Bill No. 38-03; Bill No. 70-12)
State Code reference – General Provisions Article, § 5-504(d).