§ 6-16 Extraordinary exemptions.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 6-16 (2026)
§ 6-16 Extraordinary exemptions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Ethics Board may exempt a public servant from the prohibitions of <cite data-path="|8|§6-11">§ 6-11 {“Prohibited interests”} of this subtitle</cite> or modify the applicability of those prohibitions to a public servant if the Board determines that failure to grant the exemption or modification would limit the City’s ability to:
(1)
recruit and hire highly qualified or uniquely qualified professionals for public service; or
(2)
assure the availability of competent services to the public.
(b)Criteria for granting.
(1)
The Ethics Board may grant an exemption or modification under this section only:
(i)
in extraordinary circumstances;
(ii)
at the request of the City agency involved; and
(iii)
with the Mayor’s approval of that request.
(2)
The Ethics Board must apply this section as consistently as possible under similar facts and circumstances.
History: Ord. 04-795