(a) The Ethics Officer of the WSSC shall direct the ethics program of the Commission and manage all related program components and processes, including program compliance. The Ethics Officer is also responsible for promoting standards, ensuring the workforce is educated in the area of ethics and the WSSC’s ethics program, and responding to potential ethical violations in a timely manner.

(b) The Board may delegate duties to the Ethics Officer as appropriate and/or necessary in accordance with applicable laws and WSSC rules and regulations.

(c) The Ethics Officer shall report administratively to the General Counsel and functionally to the Board. (Res. 2019-2211; Res. 2012-1943)