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Article II. Administration
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1.70.040 Board of Ethics – Creation.
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(a) A Board of Ethics is 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 consists of three members appointed by the Commission 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 may be nominated by any member of the Commission. One member of the Board is designated by the Commission as Chairperson and serves in that capacity for one year or until a successor is appointed. The Commission may appoint an alternate member to the Board.

(b) Except as initially required to provide for staggered terms, the term of each member is three years. Initial terms are as provided by the Commission. A Board member serves until the Commission appoints a successor unless the member resigns before a successor is confirmed.

(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) The Board is delegated authority to:

(1) Respond to a request for advisory opinions as provided in WSSC 1.70.060;

(2) Act on complaints and issue the final Commission decision on complaints filed under WSSC 1.70.080;

(3) Respond to a request for waivers as provided in WSSC 1.70.070;

(4) Maintain, as official custodian, forms and records filed under these regulations;

(5) Prepare an annual report concerning activities as provided under WSSC 1.70.140;

(6) Provide training to persons subject to the Code of Ethics;

(7) Periodically review the adequacy of the Code of Ethics; and

(8) Publish and make available to persons or entities subject to the Code of Ethics information that explains the Code and the duties imposed by it.

(e) The Commission may provide for compensation of Board members, including expenses, in the WSSC budget.

(f) The Ethics Office shall provide administrative staff support to the Board. (Res. 2019-2211; Res. 2003-1669 § 1(2-1))