# § 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.

## § 6-16 Extraordinary exemptions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 8, § 6-16 (2026)

(a) 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)

  (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*