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(a) Board of Ethics. In accordance with WSSC 1.70.040(a), the Board of Ethics is the entity established to assist WSSC in maintaining the highest level of professional and ethical conduct and public confidence in the integrity of the agency. The Board of Ethics consists of three members appointed by the Commissioners on the basis of their professionalism, integrity and competence. The Montgomery County Commissioners shall nominate one member and the Prince George’s County Commissioners shall nominate one member. The third member of the Board of Ethics may be nominated by any member of the Commission. The Commission may appoint an alternate member to the Board.

(b) “Chairperson” means the member of the Board of Ethics designated by the Commission as Chairperson, based on a majority of the votes by a quorum of the Commissioners as provided in WSSC 1.70.040(a).

(c) Removal of a Board Member. As provided in WSSC 1.70.040(c), the Commission may initiate the removal of a Board member for: (1) neglect of duty; (2) misconduct in office; (3) disability that renders the member unable to perform the duties of office; or (4) violation of law.

(d) “Search Committee” means the committee, authorized by the Commission and consisting of the Corporate Secretary, the Associate General Counsel who serves as legal advisor to the Board of Ethics, and the Internal Auditor that is responsible for performing the interview and assessment functions described in WSSC 1.60.030.

(e) Terms of Office. As provided in WSSC 1.70.040(b), the term of each Board member is three years. A Board member serves until the Commission appoints a successor unless the member resigns before a successor is confirmed. The Board of Ethics Chairperson serves in that capacity for one year or until a successor is appointed. (IA 06-02 § II)