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 Prince George's County
 Code of Ordinances
 SubTitle 2. ADMINISTRATION.
 Division 17. CODE OF ETHICS.

  § 2-293.01. County Council; affidavit of impartiality.  

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  • (a)

    A County Council Member who believes there to be an appearance of conflict or a possible actual conflict under Section 2-293 of this Code with respect to legislative matters pending before the County Council, who proposes to participate, may file a sworn statement with the Clerk of the Council and the Board of Ethics which describes the circumstances of the appearance of conflict or the possible actual conflict and the legislation to which it relates, asserting that the Council Member is able to vote and otherwise participate in legislative action relating thereto fairly, objectively, and in the public interest. All sworn statements filed pursuant to this Section are available for public review.

    (b)

    A public statement filed pursuant to this Section shall be filed with the Board of Ethics sufficiently in advance of taking action for review by the Board of Ethics prior to the action or as soon as reasonably possible, whichever is sooner. The Board of Ethics shall review the statement prior to the proposed action by the Council Member where possible and advise the Council Member if it concurs in the determination that participation can be allowed under Section 2-293. Where the Board of Ethics is unable to review the statement prior to official action, it shall review the statement to determine if it concurs with the action of the Council Member. If the Board of Ethics does not concur with the Council Member, it may file a complaint, provide advice, or take other appropriate action. If a complaint is filed by or with the Board of Ethics relating to the action and disclosure, the Board of Ethics shall immediately provide written notice of the complaint to the Council Member.

    (c)

    Notwithstanding Section 2-293, a Council Member who would be disqualified from participation in a legislative matter shall disclose the nature and circumstances of the conflict and may participate if the disqualification would leave the body with less than a quorum capable of acting.

(CB-99-1992; CB-2-1998; CB-36-2012)