# § 1-2 Goals; purpose.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 1-2 Goals; purpose.

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 1-2 (2026)

To guard against improper influence or even the appearance of improper influence, and to ensure public trust in the government, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore enacts <cite data-path="|8">this article</cite> to:

(1) set minimum ethical standards of conduct for City officials and employees;

(2) require certain officials and employees to disclose their financial interests;

(3) require persons engaged in lobbying activities to register and disclose those activities; and

(4) generally protect the public welfare.

*History: Ord. 04-795*