Section 5-858 – Prohibited Actions
(a) An applicant or agent may not make a contribution to a member of the governing body during the pendency of the application. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, after an application has been filed, a member of the governing body may not vote or participate in any way in the proceedings on […]
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 5-837 – Evidence of Payments or Ex Parte Communication
At any time before final action on an application, a party of record may file with the clerk of the County Council competent evidence of: (1) a payment or contribution by an applicant or agent covered under § 5–835 of this subtitle; or (2) an ex parte communication covered under § 5–836 of this subtitle.
Section 5-838 – Enforcement of Part
(a) In the enforcement of this part, the clerk of the County Council shall be subject to the direction and control of the Ethics Commission or its Executive Director and, unless otherwise specifically directed by the Ethics Commission or its Executive Director, may only: (1) receive filings; (2) maintain records; (3) report violations; and (4) perform other ministerial duties necessary […]
Section 5-839 – Injunctive or Other Relief; Penalties; Preservation of Documents
(a) (1) The Ethics Commission or any other aggrieved person may: (i) file a petition for injunctive or other relief in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County to require compliance with this part; and (ii) assert as error any violation of this part in judicial review requested under § 22–407 of the Land Use Article. (2) The Court shall […]
Section 5-842 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) (i) “Applicant” means an individual or a business entity that is: 1. a title owner or contract purchaser of land that is the subject of an application; 2. a trustee who has an interest in land that is the subject of an application, excluding a trustee described in […]
Section 5-843 – Disclosure Statements
(a) An applicant or party of record who makes a contribution during the 4–year election cycle before the filing of the application or during the pendency of the application shall disclose the contribution in accordance with this section. (b) (1) (i) On filing an application, an applicant shall submit a disclosure statement that: 1. names each candidate or elected official […]
Section 5-844 – Violations; Penalty; Enforcement
(a) A person who knowingly and willfully violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000. (b) If the person is a business entity and not a natural person, each officer and partner of the business entity who knowingly authorized or participated in the violation is guilty […]
Section 5-825 – Financial Disclosure by Commissioners — Applicants
(a) An applicant for appointment as commissioner shall file the financial disclosure statement required by this part electronically with the Ethics Commission. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant shall also print a paper copy of the electronically filed statement and submit it to the chief administrative officer of the county from […]