(A) There is a Garrett County Ethics Commission that consists of three members appointed by the county.
(B) The Commission shall:
(1) Devise, receive, and maintain all forms required by this chapter;
(2) Develop procedures and policies for advisory opinion requests and provide published advisory opinions to persons subject to this chapter regarding the applicability of the provisions of this chapter to them;
(3) Develop procedures and policies for the processing of complaints to make appropriate determinations regarding complaints filed by any person alleging violations of this chapter; and
(4) Conduct a public information program regarding the purposes and application of this chapter.
(C) The County Attorney shall advise the Commission.
(D) The Commission shall certify to the State Ethics Commission on or before October 1 of each year that the county is in compliance with the requirements of Md. Code, State Government Article, Title 15, Subt. 8, for elected local officials.
(E) The Commission shall determine if changes to this chapter are required to be in compliance with the requirements of Md. Code, State Government Article, Title 15, Subt. 8, and shall forward any recommended changes and amendments to the county for enactment.
(F) The Commission may adopt other policies and procedures to assist in the implementation of the Commission’s programs established in this chapter.
(Res. 2012-1, passed 9-20-2011)