(A) The Ethics Commission may grant exemptions and modifications to the provisions of this chapter dealing with conflicts of interest and financial disclosure to employees and to appointed members of county boards and commissions if it determines that application of those provisions would:
(1) Constitute an unreasonable invasion of privacy;
(2) Significantly reduce the availability of qualified persons for public service; or
(3) Not be required to preserve the purposes of this chapter.
(B) Cabinet members and board chairs may request exemptions for their employees and members from the filing requirements under Financial Disclosure by filing a written request with the Ethics Commission before January 31, including a description of the departments’ or boards’ duties.
(2004 Code, § 18-12) (Ord. 03-14, passed 7-1-2003; Ord. 2018-02, passed 3-13-2018; Ord. 2021-03, passed 3-11-2021)