Mission

To assist the City in interpreting the Ethics Article (Section 2-66 to 2-73B) of the City Code.

Purpose

The Bowie City Council adopted a Public Ethics Ordinance which requires Councilmembers and certain employees to disclose financial interests. The Ordinance also sets minimum standards for the ethical conduct of City business.

To assist the Council in this regard, an Ethics Commission was created. The Commission consists of 5 regular members and one alternate member, appointed by the Council. The Commission is assisted in its work by the City Attorney or independent counsel.

Duties

The Commission is the advisory body responsible for interpreting the Ethics Article. In fulfilling this charge, the Commission performs the following duties:

• Reviews Financial Disclosure Forms
• Issues Advisory Opinions regarding application of the Ethics Ordinance
• Oversees Lobbyist Registration and Reporting
• Addresses Ethics Complaints
• Educates the Public on the Purpose and Implementation of the Ethics Article

More information about each of these duties may be found at the links above.