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:recruit and hire highly qualified or uniquely qualified professionals for public service; or assure the availability of competent services to the public. The Ethics Board may grant an exemption or modification under this section only:in extraordinary circumstances; at the request of the City agency involved; and with the Mayor’s approval of that request. The Ethics Board must apply this section as consistently as possible under similar facts and circumstances. Ord. 04-795 Agency §2-2 Ethics Board §2-10 Public servant §2-23