Maryland § 5-823
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-823, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-823.
(a) Each bicounty commission shall adopt regulations relating to conflicts of interest of its employees.
(b) At a minimum, the conflict of interest standards applicable to public officials under Subtitle 5 of this title shall apply to the employees of each bicounty commission.
(c) Each bicounty commission shall file with the Ethics Commission a copy of its regulations relating to conflicts of interest.
(d) On or before April 30 each year, each bicounty commission shall:
(1) (i) prepare an annual report on its conflict of interest issues and regulations during the previous calendar year;
(ii) submit the report to the governing body of each county in which the bicounty commission operates; and
(iii) publish the report on the website of the bicounty commission; and
(2) certify to the Ethics Commission that the bicounty commission is in compliance with the requirements of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-823
What does Maryland Code § 5-823 cover?
Section 5-823 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-823?
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