Section 5-859 – Ex Parte Communications
(a) This section does not apply to a communication between a member of the governing body and an employee of the Frederick County government whose duties involve giving aid or advice to a member of the governing body concerning a pending application. (b) A member of the governing body who communicates ex parte with an individual concerning […]
Section 5-860 – Affidavit
At any time before final action on an application, a party of record may file with the Chief Administrative Officer an affidavit including competent evidence of: (1) a contribution by an applicant or agent covered under § 5–858 of this subtitle; or (2) an ex parte communication covered under § 5–859 of this subtitle.
Section 5-861 – Enforcement
(a) In the enforcement of this part, the Chief Administrative Officer shall be subject to the direction and control of the Frederick County Ethics Commission and, unless otherwise specifically directed by the County Ethics Commission, may only: (1) receive filings; (2) maintain records; (3) report violations; and (4) perform other ministerial duties necessary to administer this part. (b) (1) The affidavits and […]
Section 5-862 – Violations; Penalties
(a) (1) The Frederick County Ethics Commission or another aggrieved party of record may assert as procedural error a violation of this part in an action for judicial review of the application. (2) If the court finds that a violation of this part occurred, the court shall remand the case to the governing body for reconsideration. (b) (1) A person […]
Section 5-865 – Applicability of Part
This part applies only to an appointed member of the Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals, the Frederick County Ethics Commission, the Frederick County Planning Commission, or the Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County.
Section 5-866 – General Consideration
(a) In this part, “campaign finance entity” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article. (b) A member, a person acting on behalf of the member, a campaign finance entity of the member, or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member may not solicit, receive, deposit, or use a […]
Section 5-869 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Candidate” means an individual who files a certificate of candidacy for: (i) election to the County Council; or (ii) County Executive. (2) “Candidate” includes an incumbent member of the County Council and an incumbent County Executive. (c) “County Council” means the County Council of Anne Arundel County. (d) “County Executive” […]
Section 5-870 – Regulation of Participation in Certain Legislative Actions if Campaign Contribution Accepted
(a) The County Council may enact a local law to regulate the participation of a member of the County Council or the County Executive in any legislative action relevant to a zoning change or amendment, or to a land use application that is before the Office of Planning and Zoning or the Department of Inspections and […]
Section 5-871 – Administration and Implementation of Local Law
If the County Council enacts a local law under § 5–870 of this subtitle, the Anne Arundel County Ethics Commission shall administer and implement the provisions of the local law.
Section 5-901 – Petition by Ethics Commission
To compel compliance with an order, or to seek other relief authorized by this subtitle, the Ethics Commission may file a petition in a circuit court with venue over the proceeding.