Division 17. Code of Ethics
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Division 17. Code of Ethics
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-289 (2026)
Sec. 2-289. Short TitleLinkCopy Citation
This Division may be cited as the Prince George's County Code of Ethics.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-290 (2026)
Sec. 2-290. Statement of purpose and policyLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Prince George's County Council, recognizing that our system of representative government is dependent in part upon the people maintaining the highest trust in their public officials and employees, finds and declares that the people have a right to be assured that the impartiality and independent judgement of public officials and employees will be maintained.
(b)
It is evident that this confidence and trust is eroded when the conduct of the County's business is subject to improper influence and even the appearance of improper influence.
(c)
For the purpose of guarding against improper influence, the County Council enacts this Code of Ethics to require County elected officials, officials, employees, and individuals appointed to boards and commissions to disclose their financial affairs and to set minimum standards for their conduct of local business.
(d)
It is the intention of the Council that this Division, except its provisions for criminal sanctions, be liberally construed to accomplish this purpose.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-291 (2026)
Sec. 2-291. DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The words used in this Division shall have their normal accepted meanings except as set forth below:
(1)
Board means the Prince George's County Board of Ethics established pursuant to Section 2-292(a) of this Division.
(2)
Business entity means any corporation, general or limited partnership, sole proprietorship (including a private consultant operation), joint venture, unincorporated association or firm, institution, trust, foundation, or other organization, whether or not operated for profit. Business entity does not include a governmental entity.
(3)
Compensation means any money or thing of value, regardless of form, received or to be received by any individual covered by this Division from an employer for service rendered. If lobbying is only a portion of a person's employment, "compensation" means a prorated amount based on the time devoted to lobbying compared to the time devoted to other employment duties. For reporting purposes, a prorated amount shall be labeled as such.
(4)
Doing business with means:
(A)
Having or negotiating a contract that involves the commitment (either in a single or combination of transactions) of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or more of County or County-controlled funds; or
(B)
Being regulated by or otherwise under the authority of the County; or
(C)
Being registered as a lobbyist in accordance with Section 2-295 of this Division.
(4.1)
Elected official means any individual who holds an elective office of the County. Elected official does not include the Sheriff, State's Attorney, Register of Wills, or Clerk of the Court.
(4.2)
Employee means an individual who is employed by the County. Employee does not include an elected local official. Employee does not include an employee of:
(A)
The offices of the Sheriff, State's Attorney, Register of Wills, or Clerk of the Court;
(B)
The County Health Department; or
(C)
The County Department of Social Services.
(5)
Financial interest means:
(A)
Ownership of any interest as the result of which the owner has received, within the past three (3) years, or is presently receiving, or in the future is entitled to receive, more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per year; or
(B)
Ownership, or the ownership of securities of any kind representing or convertible into ownership, of more than three percent (3%) of a business entity by a County official or employee, or the spouse of an official or employee.
(6)
Gift means the transfer of anything of economic value regardless of the form without adequate and lawful consideration. "Gift" does not include the solicitation, acceptance, receipt, or regulation of political campaign contributions regulated in accordance with the provisions of Article 33, Sec. 26-1 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, or any other provision of State or local law regulating the conduct of elections or the receipt of political campaign contributions.
(7)
Honorarium means the payment of money or anything of value for:
(A)
Speaking to, participating in, or attending a meeting, conference, or other function; or
(B)
Writing an article, other than a book, that has been or is intended to be published.
(8)
Interest means any legal or equitable economic interest, whether or not subject to an encumbrance or a condition, which is owned or held, in whole or in part, jointly or severally, directly or indirectly. For purposes of Section 2-294 of this Division, "interest" applies to any interests held at any time during the reporting period for which a required statement is to be filed. "Interest" does not include:
(A)
An interest held in the capacity of a personal agent, personal representative, custodian, fiduciary, or trustee, unless the holder has an equitable interest in the subject matter;
(B)
An interest in a time or demand deposit in a financial institution;
(C)
An interest in an insurance policy or endowment policy or annuity contract under which an insurer promises to pay a fixed amount of money either in a lump sum or periodically for life or some other specified period;
(D)
A common trust fund or a trust which forms part of a pension or profit sharing plan which has more than twenty-five (25) participants and which has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be a qualified trust under the Internal Revenue Code.
(E)
A college savings plan under the Internal Revenue Code.
(8.1)
Lobbyist means a person required to register and report expenses related to lobbying under Section 2-295 of this Division.
(9)
Lobbying means:
(A)
Communicating in the presence of a County official or employee with the intent to influence any official action of that official or employee; or
(B)
Engaging in activities having the express purpose of soliciting others to communicate with a County official or employee with the intent to influence that official or employee.
(10)
Official means an elected official, an employee of the County, or a person appointed to or employed by the County or any County agency, board, commission, or similar entity whether or not paid in whole or in part with County funds and whether or not compensated.
(11)
Person includes an individual or business entity.
(12)
Quasi-governmental agency means an entity that is created by State statute that performs a public function, and that is supported in whole or in part by the State but is managed privately.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-292 (2026)
Sec. 2-292. AdministrationLinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Prince George's County Board of Ethics which shall be composed of five (5) members, appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. All members shall reside in and be qualified voters of the County. Rejection of any nominee to this Board shall be by vote of a majority of the full Council. No more than three (3) members of the Board may be of the same political party. The Board shall elect one (1) member as Chairman. The term of the Chairman is one year. The Chairman may be re-elected. No member of the Board shall be an officer or employee of the County.
(1)
The term of office of each member of the Board shall be for three (3) years and staggered so that the terms of no more than two members shall expire in any year. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which one's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed in the same manner as prescribed in the preceding paragraph of this Section and shall serve for the remainder of such term. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. A member may serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(2)
When the County Executive finds that a member is temporarily or permanently incapacitated, he shall, by Executive Order, designate a substitute member of the Board of the same political party to serve in the regular member's place during such incapacity; and while so serving the said substitute member shall have all the powers and authority and be subject to all the duties of any regularly appointed member of the Board of Ethics. If, in the judgment of the Chairman, the lack of attendance of any member of the Board is impeding the work of the Board, the Chairman shall so notify the County Executive and the County Council.
(3)
The Board shall meet at the call of the Chairman, and at such other times as may be requested by the County Executive or County Council, provided that the Board shall hold a minimum of five (5) scheduled meetings per year.
(A)
Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(4)
The Board shall be assisted in carrying out its responsibilities by the Office of Ethics and Accountability. If a conflict of interest under Section 2-293 of this Division or other conflict prohibits the County Attorney or the Office of Ethics and Accountability from assisting the Board in a matter, the County shall provide sufficient funds for the Board to hire independent counsel for the duration of the conflict.
(5)
The County Executive shall furnish the Board stenographic services, physical facilities, and other necessary administrative services and employees.
(6)
The Board shall submit not later than August 30 of each year to the County Executive and to the County Council a report of its activities under this law covering the immediately preceding calendar year, including a summary statement concerning the nature of all complaints filed with it, its decisions, and advisory opinions; provided, however, that all such information shall meet the requirements for confidentiality contained in this Section. The report shall also contain information relating to the most common errors made in the Financial Disclosure Statements filed with the Board.
(7)
The Board shall make recommendations for legislation as it deems appropriate.
(b)
The Board shall be the advisory body responsible for interpreting this Division and advising persons subject to it as to its application.
(c)
The Board shall be responsible for hearing and deciding, on advice of the Office of Ethics and Accountability (or other legal counsel if appropriate), all complaints filed regarding alleged violations of this Division by any person.
(d)
The Board or an office designated by the Board retain as a public record all forms submitted by any person in accordance with this Division for at least four years after receipt by the Board.
(e)
The Board shall be responsible for conducting a public information and education program regarding the purpose and implementation of this Division.
(f)
The Board shall certify to the State Ethics Commission on or before October 1 of each year that the County is in compliance with the requirements of State Government Article, Title 5, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, for elected local officials.
(g)
The Board shall determine if changes to this Division are required to be in compliance with the requirements of State Government Article, Title 5, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, and shall forward any recommended changes and amendments to the County Council for enactment.
(h)
Any official or other person subject to the provisions of this Division may request an advisory opinion from the Board concerning the application of this Division. The Board shall respond promptly to these requests, providing interpretations of this Division based on the facts provided or reasonably available to the Board within 60 days of the request. Copies of these interpretations, with the identity of the subject deleted, shall be published and otherwise made available to the public in accordance with any applicable State or Prince George's County law regarding public records. The Board may adopt additional policies and procedures related to the advisory opinion request process.
(i)
Any person may file with the Board a complaint alleging a violation of any of the provisions of this Division. These complaints shall be written and under oath and may be referred to the Office of Ethics and Accountability or other legal counsel, if appropriate, for investigation and review. If, after receiving an investigative report, the Board determines that there are insufficient facts upon which to base a determination of a violation, it may dismiss the complaint. If there is a reasonable basis for believing a violation has occurred, then the subject of the complaint shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing conducted in accordance with the Board's applicable rules of procedure for actions taken on the record. Any final determination resulting from the hearing shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law. Upon a finding of a violation, the Board may take any enforcement action provided for in accordance with Section 2-297 of this Division. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, following the filing of a complaint, and unless and until the matter is referred for prosecution or a finding of a violation has been made, the proceedings, meetings, and activities of the Board and its staff in connection with the complaint shall be conducted in a confidential manner. Failure of the Board or its staff to maintain the confidentiality of information acquired in connection with the complaint shall be a misdemeanor subject to the penalty set forth in Section 1-123 of this Code. A finding of a violation is public information. The Board may adopt additional policies and procedures related to complaints, complaint hearings, the use of independent investigators and staff, and cure and settlement agreements.
(j)
The Board shall hold a public hearing to review the propriety of any transaction involving the acquisition, lease, or disposition of real property between the County and:
(1)
Any person required to file a financial disclosure statement pursuant to Section 2-294 of this Code, or the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of such person; or
(2)
Any official elected pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Maryland to serve the residents of Prince George's County, or the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of such person; or
(3)
Any business entity in which a person described in (1) or (2), above, has a legal or equitable financial interest.
At the conclusion of the hearing the Board shall issue its determination as to whether such transaction is in compliance with the provisions of this Division. The Board shall publish notice of the public hearing in the County newspapers of record. Such notice shall reflect the nature of the transaction to be reviewed and the parties involved.
(k)
The Board may assess a late fee of $2.00 per day up to a maximum of $250.00 for a failure to timely file a financial disclosure statement required under Section 2-294 of this Division, and may assess a late fee of $10.00 per day up to a maximum of $250.00 for a failure to timely file a lobbyist registration or lobbyist report required under Section 2-295 of this Division.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-293 (2026)
Sec. 2-293. Prohibited conduct and interestsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Participation Prohibitions. Except as permitted by Board regulations or opinion, an official or employee may not participate in:
(1)
Any matter, except in the exercise of an administrative or ministerial duty which does not affect the disposition or decision with respect to that matter, if, to their knowledge, they, their spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister has an interest therein.
(2)
Any matter, except in the exercise of an administrative or ministerial duty which does not affect the disposition or decision with respect to the matter, when any of the following is a party thereto:
(A)
Any business entity in which he has a direct financial interest of which he may reasonably be expected to know;
(B)
Any business entity of which he is an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee, or in which any of the above-listed relatives has this interest;
(C)
Any business entity with which he or, to his knowledge, any of the relatives listed in paragraph (1) of this Subsection is negotiating or has any arrangement concerning prospective employment;
(D)
Any business entity which is a party to an existing contract with the official or employee, or which the official or employee knows is a party to a contract with any of the above-named relatives, if the contract could reasonably be expected to result in a conflict between the private interests of the official or employee and his official duties;
(E)
Any entity doing business with the County in which a direct financial interest is owned by another entity in which the official or employee has a direct financial interest, if he may be reasonably expected to know of both direct financial interests; or
(F)
Any business entity which the official or employee knows is his creditor or obligee, or that of any of the relatives listed in paragraph (1) of this Subsection, with respect to a thing of economic value and which, by reason thereof, is in a position to affect directly and substantially the interest of the official or employee or any of the above-named relatives.
(G)
A former regulated lobbyist who is or becomes subject to regulation under this title as a County official or employee may not participate in a case, contract, or other specific matter as a County official or employee for one calendar year after the termination of the registration of the former regulated lobbyist if the former regulated lobbyist previously assisted or represented another party for compensation in the matter.
(3)
If a disqualification pursuant to paragraphs (1) or (2) of this Subsection leaves any body with less than a quorum capable of acting, or if the disqualified official or employee is required by law to act or is the only person authorized to act, the disqualified person shall disclose the nature and circumstances of the conflict and may participate or act.
(4)
The prohibitions of paragraph (1) of this Subsection do not apply:
(A)
to a police officer or fire/emergency medical service employee who is exercising the employee's official duties in an emergency affecting a business or property in which the employee or a relative of the employee has an interest under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2); or
(B)
if participation is otherwise allowed by regulation or opinion of the Board.
(b)
Employment Restrictions.
(1)
(A)
Except as permitted by regulation of the Board when such interest is disclosed or when the employment does not create a conflict of interest or appearance of conflict, an official or employee may not:
(i)
Be employed by, or have a financial interest in, any entity subject to his authority or that of the County agency, board, or commission with which he is affiliated or any entity which is negotiating or has entered a contract with that agency, board, or commission; or
(ii)
Hold any other employment relationship which would impair the impartiality or independence of judgment of the official or employee.
(B)
This prohibition does not apply to:
(i)
An official or employee who is appointed to a regulatory or licensing authority pursuant to a statutory requirement that persons subject to the jurisdiction of the authority be represented in appointments to it;
(ii)
Subject to other provisions of law, including this Section 2-293, a member of a board or commission in regard to a financial interest or employment held at the time of appointment, provided the financial interest or employment is publicly disclosed to the appointing authority and Board; or
(iii)
An official or employee whose duties are ministerial, if the private employment or financial interest does not create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, as permitted and in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board; or
(iv)
Employment or financial interests allowed by regulation of the Board if the employment does not create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest or the financial interest is disclosed.
(2)
Post-employment limitations and restrictions.
(A)
With the exception of former members of the County Council, a former official or employee may not assist or represent any party other than the County for compensation in a case, contract, or other specific matter involving the County if that matter is one in which they significantly participated as an official or employee. A specific matter may be one in which there is the same basic facts, related issues, and information, involving the same or related parties, and may be one in which there exists a continuing existence of an important County interest, as well as other considered factors.
(B)
Until the conclusion of one calendar year from the date the official leaves County office, a former member of the County Council may not assist or represent another party for compensation in a matter that is the subject of legislative action.
(C)
A former member of the County Council may not assist or represent another party for compensation in any judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding in which they significantly participated in or voted on as a member of the County Council.
(3)
An official or employee may not assist or represent a party for contingent compensation in any matter before or involving the County, other than in a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding.
(c)
Use of Prestige of Office. An official or employee may not intentionally use the prestige of his office for his own private gain or that of another. The performance of usual and customary constituent services, without additional compensation, does not constitute the use of the prestige of office for an elected official's or employee's private gain or that of another.
(1)
An official or employee shall not engage in the following:
(A)
An official may not directly or indirectly initiate a solicitation for a person to retain the compensated services of a particular regulated lobbyist or lobbying firm.
(B)
An official, other than an elected official, or employee may not use public resources or the title of the official or employee to solicit a contribution as that term is defined in the Election Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
(C)
An elected official may not use public resources to solicit a contribution as that term is defined in the Election Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2)
The prohibition in this subsection does not apply to a police officer's exercise of the officer's police authority during outside employment that has been approved by the officer's appointing authority.
(d)
Solicitation or Acceptance of Gifts.
(1)
An official or employee may not solicit any gift.
(2)
An official or employee may not directly solicit or facilitate the solicitation of a gift, on behalf of another person, from an individual regulated lobbyist.
(3)
No official or employee may knowingly accept any gift, directly or indirectly, from any person that he knows or has reason to know:
(A)
Is doing business with or seeking to do business with the Council, as to members thereof, or, as to other officials or employees, with their office, agency, board, or commission;
(B)
Has financial interests that may be substantially and materially affected, in a manner distinguishable from the public generally, by the performance or nonperformance of his official duty; or
(C)
Is engaged in an activity regulated or controlled by the official's or employee's governmental unit; or
(D)
Is a lobbyist with respect to matters within the jurisdiction of the official or employee; or
(E)
Is an association or any entity acting on behalf of an association that is engaged only in representing counties or municipal corporations.
(4)
Unless a gift of any of the following would tend to impair the impartiality and the independence of judgment of the official or employee receiving it or, if of significant value, would give the appearance of doing so, or, if of significant value, the recipient official or employee believes, or has reason to believe, that it is designed to do so, paragraph (3) does not apply to:
(A)
Meals and beverages consumed in the presence of the donor or sponsoring entity;
(B)
Ceremonial gifts or awards which have insignificant monetary value;
(C)
Unsolicited gifts of nominal value that do not exceed $20.00 in cost or trivial items of informational value;
(D)
Reasonable expenses for food, travel, lodging, and scheduled entertainment of the official or the employee at a meeting which is given in return for participation in a panel or speaking engagement at the meeting;
(E)
Gifts of tickets or free admission extended to an elected official to attend charitable, cultural, or political events, if the purpose of this gift or admission is a courtesy or ceremony extended to the office;
(F)
A specific gift or class of gifts which the Council or the Board exempts from the operation of this Section upon a finding, in writing, that acceptance of the gift or class of gifts would not be detrimental to the impartial conduct of the business of the County and that the gift is purely personal and private in nature;
(G)
Gifts from a person related by blood or marriage, or a spouse, child, ward, financially dependent parent, or other relative who shares the official's or employee's legal residence, or a child, ward, parent, or other relative over whose financial affairs the person has legal or actual control; or
(H)
Honoraria, for speaking to or participating in a meeting, except as provided in Subsection (e) of this Section.
(e)
Honoraria. Except as provided in this Subsection, an official may not accept an honorarium if:
(1)
The payer of the honorarium has an interest that may be substantially and materially affected, in a manner distinguishable from the public generally, by the performance or nonperformance of the individual's official duty; and
(2)
The offering of the honorarium is in any way related to the individual's official position.
(3)
The prohibition under this Subsection does not apply to acceptance or receipt gifts permitted under Subsection (d) of this Section.
(4)
The Board may provide for further exemptions from this Subsection as necessary.
(f)
Use of Resources.
(1)
An official or employee may not use any County facility, property, or work time, or cause or direct any other official or employee to use a County facility, property or work time for personal use or for the use of another person unless the use is generally available to the public or authorized by a County law or regulation.
(2)
The prohibition in subsection (f)(1) does not apply to the use of County equipment and uniforms by police officers during the course of outside employment that has been expressly approved by the officer's appointing authority.
(g)
Disclosure of Confidential Information. Other than in the discharge of his official duties, an official, employee or former official or employee may not disclose or use for his own economic benefit or that of another person, confidential information which he has acquired by reason of his public position and which is not available to the public.
(h)
Exemptions and Waivers. The Board or, if appropriate, the Council, may, after consultation with the Office of Ethics and Accountability, grant exemptions to or modifications of this Section as to officials or employees when it finds that the application of this Section would constitute an unreasonable invasion of privacy and would significantly reduce the availability of qualified persons for public service and if it also finds that the exemption of modification would not be contrary to the purposes of this Division. The Board or, if appropriate, the Council, may grant exceptions or modifications in accordance with this Section either on an individual basis, or, if appropriate, by general resolution.
(i)
Participation in procurement.
(1)
An individual or a person that employs an individual who assists a County agency or unit in the drafting of specifications, an invitation for bids, or a request for proposals for a procurement may not submit a bid or proposal for that procurement, or assist or represent another person, directly or indirectly, who is submitting a bid or proposal for the procurement.
(2)
The Board may establish exemptions from the requirements of this Section for providing descriptive literature, sole source procurements, and written comments solicited by the procuring agency.
(j)
An official or employee may not retaliate against an individual for reporting or participating in an investigation of a potential violation of the local ethics law or ordinance.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-293.01 (2026)
Sec. 2-293.01. County Council; affidavit of impartialityLinkCopy Citation
(a)
A County Council Member who believes there to be an appearance of conflict or a possible actual conflict under Section 2-293 of this Code with respect to legislative matters pending before the County Council, who proposes to participate, may file a sworn statement with the Clerk of the Council and the Board of Ethics which describes the circumstances of the appearance of conflict or the possible actual conflict and the legislation to which it relates, asserting that the Council Member is able to vote and otherwise participate in legislative action relating thereto fairly, objectively, and in the public interest. All sworn statements filed pursuant to this Section are available for public review.
(b)
A public statement filed pursuant to this Section shall be filed with the Board of Ethics sufficiently in advance of taking action for review by the Board of Ethics prior to the action or as soon as reasonably possible, whichever is sooner. The Board of Ethics shall review the statement prior to the proposed action by the Council Member where possible and advise the Council Member if it concurs in the determination that participation can be allowed under Section 2-293. Where the Board of Ethics is unable to review the statement prior to official action, it shall review the statement to determine if it concurs with the action of the Council Member. If the Board of Ethics does not concur with the Council Member, it may file a complaint, provide advice, or take other appropriate action. If a complaint is filed by or with the Board of Ethics relating to the action and disclosure, the Board of Ethics shall immediately provide written notice of the complaint to the Council Member.
(c)
Notwithstanding Section 2-293, a Council Member who would be disqualified from participation in a legislative matter shall disclose the nature and circumstances of the conflict and may participate if the disqualification would leave the body with less than a quorum capable of acting.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-294 (2026)
Sec. 2-294. Financial DisclosureLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following elected officials, officials and employees and candidates for office as such officials or employees, when such positions are elective, are required to file the financial disclosure statements provided for in this Section:
(1)
Members of the County Council;
(2)
County Executive;
(3)
Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer;
(4)
Heads of all County Departments, agencies, and offices and their deputies or chief assistants;
(5)
Administrative Officer to County Council and Deputy;
(6)
Persons appointed to any of the exempt positions as immediate staff to the County Executive as defined in Section 902(5) of the County Charter;
(7)
Legislative Officer to County Council;
(8)
Zoning Hearing Examiners;
(9)
Clerk of the County Council;
(10)
County Auditor and Deputies or Chief Assistants to the County Auditor;
(11)
People's Zoning Counsel;
(12)
All County Inspectors, including but not limited to, all Building, Housing, Boiler, Electrical, Site, and Liquor Inspectors, all Zoning Enforcement Officers, and persons serving in supervisory positions to the above-enumerated positions if such supervisory persons are not required to file financial statements under other positions governed by this Section;
(13)
All Attorneys in the County Office of Law;
(14)
Members of the County Board of Library Trustees;
(15)
Director and Assistant Directors of the County Memorial Library System;
(16)
Members of the County Animal Control Commission;
(17)
Members of the County Board of Appeals;
(18)
Members of the County Consumer Protection Commission;
(19)
Executive Director of the County Consumer Protection Commission;
(20)
Members of the County Board of Electrical Examiners;
(21)
Members of the County Board of Ethics;
(22)
Members of the County Board of Registration for Building Contractors;
(23)
Members of the County Board of License Commissioners;
(24)
All voting members of the County Health Planning Advisory Committee;
(25)
Members of the Board of Directors of the County Housing Authority;
(26)
Director and Deputies or Chief Assistants of the County Housing Authority;
(27)
Members of the County Office of Human Rights;
(28)
Executive Director of the County Office of Human Rights;
(29)
Members of the County Landlord-Tenant Commission;
(30)
Executive Director of the County Landlord-Tenant Office;
(31)
Members of the County Personnel Board;
(32)
Attorneys to the County Commissions, Boards, and Committees;
(33)
Members of the Prince George's County Parking Authority;
(34)
Members of the Police Accountability Board; and
(35)
Members of the Administrative Charging Committee.
(36)
Any other officials, employees, and/or appointees of the County Government whom the County Executive shall by Executive Order designate for filing and who are directly responsible for making governmental decisions, policy or taking governmental action pursuant to any such decision or policy or recommending any such decision, policy or action with regard to:
(A)
Procurement or contracting;
(B)
Administering or monitoring grants or subsidies;
(C)
Planning and zoning;
(D)
Inspecting, licensing, regulating, or auditing any nongovernmental enterprise; and
(E)
Other activities where the decision, action or policy might have significant economic impact on the interests of any nongovernmental enterprise;
(37)
Any other officials, employees, and/or appointees of the County Government whom the County Executive shall by Executive Order designate for filing and who are dependent partly or wholly in their private interest by their association with the County Government, and in the course of their private duties and/or services utilize public equipment, supplies, property, or the influence of their public office.
(38)
Integrity and Compliance Officer.
(39)
Deputy Integrity and Compliance Officer.
(b)
The following officials and employees shall file under oath or affirmation with the Board on or before the 30th day of April of each year during that person's term in office a copy of the financial disclosure statement which that person filed as required with the State Ethics Commission for the calendar year immediately preceding each such year in office. If the following officials and employees are not required to file financial disclosure statements with the State Ethics Commission, they shall file financial disclosure statements with the Board as required in Sections 2-294(c), (d), and (e):
(1)
Director of the County Department of Social Services and deputies or chief assistants to the Director;
(2)
County Health Officer and deputies or chief assistants to the Health Officer.
(c)
(1)
Each incumbent official and employee identified in Subsection (a), hereof, shall file under oath or affirmation with the Board on or before the 30th day of April of each year during that person's term in office, the statement required by this Section, for the calendar year immediately preceding each such year in office. An official or employee who has not filed the required statement and who is appointed to fill a vacancy to a position listed in Subsection (a), hereof, shall file a statement covering the preceding calendar year within thirty (30) days after appointment. Any official or employee who is required to file a statement and who leaves office or employment for any reason, other than the official's or employee's death, shall file, within sixty (60) days of leaving office or employment, the statement required by this Section, for the calendar year immediately preceding, unless a statement has previously been filed for that year, and any portion of the current calendar year during which that official or employee held office or employment.
(2)
Except for an official or employee who has filed a statement pursuant to paragraph (1), above, for the same year or portion of the same year for which a statement otherwise would be required to be filed by this Subsection, each candidate for nomination for, or election to, an office as an official or employee identified in Subsection (a), hereof, shall file under oath or affirmation with the Clerk of the Council or Board of Election Supervisors, together with his certificate of candidacy, the statement required by this Section, each year beginning with the year in which the certificate of candidacy is filed through the year of the election. If a candidate fails to file a statement required by this Section after written notice is provided by the Clerk of the Council or Board of Election Supervisors at least twenty (20) days before the last day for withdrawal of candidacy, the candidate is deemed to have withdrawn the candidacy. The Clerk of the Council or Board of Election Supervisors may not accept any certificate of nomination unless a statement in proper form has been filed. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of a statement, the Board of Election Supervisors or the Clerk shall forward the statement or a copy thereof to the Board or an office designated by the Board.
(3)
A candidate to be an elected official shall file a statement required under this Section:
(i)
In the year the certificate of candidacy is filed, no later than the filing of the certificate of candidacy;
(ii)
In the year of the election, on or before the earlier of April 30 or the last day for withdrawal of candidacy; and
(iii)
In all other years for which a statement is required, on or before April 30.
(d)
All statements filed pursuant to this Section shall be maintained as public records by the Board, or an office designated by the Board, and shall be made available, during normal office hours, for examination and copying by the public, subject, however, to such reasonable fees and administrative procedures as the Council or Board may establish from time to time. The forms shall be retained for four (4) years from the date of receipt. Any person examining or copying these statements shall be required to record his name, home address, and the name of the person whose disclosure statement was examined or copied. This record shall be forwarded within five business days to the person whose disclosure statement is so examined or copied.
(1)
The Board may not provide public access to a portion of a statement that is filed after January 1, 2019, that includes a person's home address, if the person has identified it as their home address.
(2)
The Board shall not provide public access to information related to consideration received from:
(A)
The University of Maryland Medical System;
(B)
A governmental entity of the State or local government in the State; or
(C)
A quasi-governmental entity of the State or local government in the State.
(e)
All statements filed pursuant to this Section shall be on a form developed by the Board with the assistance of the Office of Ethics and Accountability, and shall disclose the following interests, if known:
(1)
Interests in Real Property. A schedule of all interests in real property wherever located. This schedule, as to each such interest, shall include:
(A)
The nature of the property and the location by street address, mailing address, or legal description of the property;
(B)
The nature and extent of the interest held, including any conditions thereto and encumbrances thereon;
(C)
The date when, the manner in which, and the identity of the person from whom the interest was acquired;
(D)
The nature and amount of the consideration given in exchange for the interest or, if acquired other than by purchase, the fair market value of the interest at the time acquired;
(E)
With respect to any interest transferred, in whole or in part, at any time during the year for which the statement is filed, a description of the interest transferred, the nature and amount of the consideration received in exchange therefor, the identity of the person to whom the interest was transferred, and the information set forth in subparagraphs (C) and (D) of this paragraph; and
(F)
The identity of any other person with an interest in the property.
(2)
Interests in Corporations and Partnerships. A schedule of all interests in any corporation, partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability corporation, whether or not the corporation does business with the County. This schedule, as to each such interest, shall include:
(A)
The name and address of the principal office of the corporation, partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability corporation;
(B)
The nature and amount of the interest held, including any conditions thereto and encumbrances thereon, provided, however, that an amount of stock or like evidence of equity interest, at the option of the person making the report, may be reported by the number of shares held and, unless the corporation's stock is publicly traded on a stock exchange, in an over-the-counter market, or otherwise, the percentage of equity interest so held, instead of by dollar amount;
(C)
With respect to any interest transferred, in whole or in part, at any time during the year for which the statement is filed, a description of the interest transferred, the nature and amount of the consideration received in exchange therefor and, if known, the identity of the person to whom the interest was transferred; and
(i)
The date when, the manner in which, and the identity of the person from whom the interest was acquired; and
(ii)
The nature and the amount of the consideration given in exchange for the interest or, if acquired other than by purchase, the fair market value of the interest at the time acquired.
(3)
Interests in other business entities doing business with the County. A schedule of all interests in any other business entity not reported pursuant to Section 2-294(e)(2), above, which does business with the County. This schedule, as to each such interest, shall include:
(A)
The name and address of the principal office of the business entity;
(B)
The nature and amount of the interest held, including any conditions thereto and encumbrances;
(C)
With respect to any interest transferred, in whole or in part, at any time during the year for which the statement is filed, a description of the interest transferred, the nature and amount of the consideration received in exchange therefor and the identity of the person to whom the interest was transferred; and
(D)
With respect to any interest acquired during the year for which the statement is filed:
(i)
The date when, the manner in which, and the identity of the person from whom the interest was acquired; and
(ii)
The nature and the amount of the consideration given in exchange for the interest or, if acquired other than by purchase, the fair market value of the interest at the time acquired.
(4)
Gifts. A schedule of each gift in excess of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) in value or a series of gifts totaling One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or more from any one person received at any time during the year for which the statement is filed by the person making the statement, or by any other person at the direction of the person making the statement, from, or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person who does business with the County; provided, however, that neither gifts received from the spouse, children, or parents of the person making the statement need be disclosed. This schedule, as to each such gift, shall include:
(A)
The nature and value of the gift; and
(B)
The identity of the person from whom, or on behalf of whom, directly or indirectly, the gift was received.
(5)
Employment with or interest in entities doing business with the County. A schedule of all offices, directorships, and salaried employment held by the person making the statement or his spouse or dependent child at any time during the year for which the statement is filed in any corporation or other business entity which does business with the County. This schedule, as to each such office, directorship or salaried employment, shall include:
(A)
The name and address of the principal office of the business entity;
(B)
The title and nature of the office, directorship, or salaried employment held and the date it commenced; and
(C)
The name of each County agency with which the entity is involved as indicated by identifying one or more of the three categories of "doing business" set forth in Section 2-291(a)(4) of this Division.
(6)
Indebtedness to persons doing business with the County. A schedule of all indebtedness to entities doing business with or regulated by the persons specific County agency, department or board or commission which is owed at any time during the year for which the statement is filed, excluding retail credit accounts, by the person making the statement, or which is owed by his spouse or dependent child if the person making the statement was involved in the transaction giving rise to the debt. This schedule, as to each such liability, shall include:
(A)
The identity of the person to whom the liability was owed and the date it was incurred;
(B)
The amount of the liability owed as of the end of the year for which the statement is filed;
(C)
The terms of payment of the liability and the extent to which the principal amount of the liability was increased or reduced during the year; and
(D)
The security given, if any, for the liability.
(7)
List of family members employed by the County. A list identifying any spouse or dependent child of the person making the statement employed by the County in any capacity at any time during the year for which the statement is filed.
(8)
Source of Earned Income.
(A)
The name and address of each place of salaried employment and of each business entity of which the person or his spouse or dependent child was a sole or partial owner and from which the person, his spouse, or dependent child received earned income, at any time during the year for which the statement is filed.
(B)
A minor child's employment or business ownership need not be disclosed if the agency that employs the person making the statement does not regulate, exercise authority over, or contract with the place of employment or business entity of the minor child.
(C)
For a statement filed on or after January 1, 2019, if a spouse is a regulated lobbyist, must disclose the entities that has engaged the spouse to lobby on its behalf.
(D)
Relationship with University of Maryland Medical System, State or Local Government, or Quasi-Governmental Entity.
(a)
An individual shall disclose the information specified in General Provisions Article §5-607(j)(1) Annotated Code of Maryland, for any financial or contractual relationship with:
(1)
The University of Maryland Medical System;
(2)
A governmental entity of the State or a local government in the State; or
(3)
A quasi-governmental entity of the State or local government in the State.
(b)
For each financial or contractual relationship reported, the schedule shall include:
(1)
A description of the relationship;
(2)
The subject matter of the relationship; and
(3)
The consideration.
(9)
A schedule of all contributions, proceeds, and expenses associated with a testimonial for the person making the statement. The schedule shall also be submitted when the testimonial is for the person making the statement, but the contributions are made to any other person at the direction of the person making the statement.
(10)
An individual who is required to disclose the name of a business under this section shall disclose any other names that the business is trading as or doing business as.
(11)
Additional information. Such additional interests or information as the person making the statement wishes to disclose.
(f)
Interests Attributable to Person Making Statement. For the purposes of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of Subsection 2-294(e), and the disclosures therein required, the following shall be considered to be the interests of the person making the statement:
(1)
An interest held by a member of the individual's immediate family, if the interest was, at any time during the reporting period, directly or indirectly controlled by the individual.
(2)
An interest held, at any time during the applicable period, by:
(A)
A business entity in which the individual held a (10) % or greater interest;
(B)
A business entity described in section (i) of this subsection in which the business entity held a 25% or greater interest;
(C)
A business entity described in section (ii) of this subsection in which the business entity held a 50% or greater interest; and
(D)
A business entity in which the individual directly or indirectly, through an interest in one or a combination of other business entities, holds a 10% or greater interest.
(3)
An interest held by a trust or an estate in which, at any time during the reporting period;
(A)
The individual held a revisionary interest or was a beneficiary; or
(B)
If a revocable trust, the individual was a settlor.
(g)
The statements submitted pursuant to this Section shall be reviewed by the Board for compliance with the provisions of this Section, and officials and employees shall be notified of any omissions or deficiencies. The Board should seek the advice of the Office of Ethics and Accountability, as appropriate. Evidence of any noncompliance with this Section shall be acted upon by the Board or referred to the Council for appropriate action to ensure compliance with this Section.
(h)
The Board or, if appropriate, the Council may, after consultation with the Office of Ethics and Accountability, grant exemptions to or modifications of this Section as to officials or employees serving as members of Prince George's County boards and commissions, where it finds that the application of the Section would constitute an unreasonable invasion of privacy and would significantly reduce the availability of qualified persons for public service and it also finds that the exemption or modification would not be contrary to the purposes of this Division.
(i)
The County Executive may, by Executive Order, require persons holding County positions compensated in whole or in part by public funds and noncompensated County appointees to disclose annually, as public records, such relevant information concerning their financial affairs as he may deem necessary to promote the continued trust and confidence of the people in the Executive Branch of the County government.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-295 (2026)
Sec. 2-295. Lobbying DisclosureLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in Subsections (l) and (m) of this Section, any person who engages in lobbying as defined in Section 2-291(a)(9) shall file and certify, under oath or affirmation, a lobbying registration with the Board on or before the beginning of the calendar year in which a person expects to lobby or within five (5) days after engaging in lobbying activities, if this person, during the calendar year, either:
(1)
Expends (exclusive of personal travel and subsistence expenses) in excess of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) in furtherance of this activity; or
(2)
Is compensated in excess of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) in connection with this activity; or
(3)
Expends in excess of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) engaging in activities having the express purpose of soliciting others to communicate with an official with the intent to influence that official.
(b)
Except as provided in Subsections (l) and (m) of this Section, any person who engages in lobbying before any Prince George's County executive or legislative officer, agency, board, or commission, and who, during the calendar year, expends in excess of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) on food, entertainment, or other gifts for any County official or employee (Executive or Legislative) in connection with these activities, shall file a lobbying registration with the Board on or before the beginning of the calendar year in which the person expects to lobby or within five (5) days after engaging in lobbying activities. Any person exempt by paragraph (m) shall file a short statement indicating that the person is exempt under Subsection (m). Any person exempt by paragraph (l) may file a short statement indicating the exemption under Subsection (l).
(c)
The registration filed pursuant to Subsection (a) or (b) of this Section shall be dated and on a form developed by the Board with the assistance of the Office of Ethics and Accountability, and except for the short statements indicating any exemption under Subsections (l) and (m) shall include the following:
(1)
The lobbyist's full and legal name and permanent address;
(2)
The full and legal name and address, and nature of business of any person on whose behalf the lobbyist acts, or where the person is an association or corporation the full name and address of the association or corporation and the full name and address of the officer who authorized the lobbyist to act;
(3)
A statement of whether the person on whose behalf the lobbyist acts is exempt from registration pursuant to Subsection (m) of this Section;
(4)
The identification, by formal designation, if known, of matters on which the lobbyist expects to act;
(5)
Identification of the period of time (to be contained within a single calendar year) during which the lobbyist is authorized to engage in these activities, unless sooner terminated; and
(6)
The full legal signature of the lobbyist and, when appropriate, the person on whose behalf he acts, or an agent or authorized officer thereof.
(d)
A person who engages in lobbying on behalf of more than one person shall file a separate registration for each such person.
(e)
A person who engages in lobbying may terminate his registration by written notice to the Board. Any reports outstanding under Subsection (c) of this Section must be submitted with this notification. Termination shall be effective thirty (30) days after receipt by the Board of this notice properly filed.
(f)
No person may engage in lobbying activities on behalf of another person or entity for compensation, the payment of which is contingent upon the passage or defeat of any action by the Council or the outcome of any executive action.
(g)
Each lobbyist shall file with the Board one report covering the period beginning January 1 through December 31 filed by January 31 of the following year. If the lobbyist is not an individual, an authorized officer or agent of the entity shall sign the form. A separate activity report shall be filed for each person on whose behalf he acts. The report shall include:
(1)
A complete and current statement of the information required to be supplied pursuant to Subsection (c) of this Section.
(2)
Total expenditures on lobbying activities in each of the following categories:
(A)
Total compensation paid to the lobbyist not including expenses reported under subparagraphs (B) through (I), below. Total compensation includes salaries, compensation, or reimbursed expenses for the staff of the lobbyist;
(B)
Office expenses of the lobbyist not reported in subparagraph (A), above;
(C)
Professional and technical research and assistance not reported in subparagraph (A), above;
(D)
Publications which expressly encourage persons to communicate with Prince George's County officials or employees;
(E)
Names of witnesses, and the fees and expenses paid to each;
(F)
Meals and beverages for Prince George's County officials or employees or their spouses or dependent children;
(G)
Special events, including parties, dinners, athletic events, entertainment, and other functions to which officials or employees are invited;
(H)
Reasonable expenses for food, lodging, and scheduled entertainment of officials or employees for a meeting which is given in return for participation in a panel or speaking engagement at the meeting;
(I)
Other gifts to or for officials or employees or their spouses or dependent children; and
(J)
Other expenses.
(3)
Except for gifts reported in subparagraphs (2)(G) and (H), above, the name of each official or employee or his spouse or dependent child who has benefited from gifts from the lobbyist with a cumulative value of Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00), or more, during the period covered by the report whether or not given in connection with the lobbyist's lobbying activities. When the Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) cumulative value is met or exceeded, all succeeding gifts shall also be itemized by date, beneficiary, amount or value, and nature of the gift. Expenses reported in subparagraphs (2)(G) and (H), above, shall be itemized as to date, location, and expense of the event, but allocation to individual officials or employees need not be listed.
(h)
(1)
If any report filed under Subsection (g) contains the name of an official or employee or his spouse or dependent child as required under paragraph (3), thereof, the Board shall notify the official or employee within thirty (30) days. The Board shall keep the report confidential for sixty (60) days following the receipt of it.
(2)
Following notification of the inclusion of his name or that of his spouse or dependent child, in a report filed by a lobbyist, an official or employee shall have thirty (30) days to file a written exception to the inclusion of his name or that of his spouse or dependent child.
(i)
The Board may require submission of such other reports as it deems necessary.
(j)
All registrations and reports filed pursuant to this Section shall be maintained by the Board, or an office designated by it, and shall be made available during normal office hours, for examination and copying by the public, subject, however, to such reasonable fees and administrative procedures as may be established by the Council or by the Board. The forms shall be retained for four (4) years from the date of receipt.
(k)
The registration and reports filed pursuant to this Section shall be reviewed by the Board for compliance with the provisions of this Section, and persons engaging in lobbying activities shall be notified of any omissions or deficiencies. The Board shall seek the advice of the Office of Ethics and Accountability, as appropriate. Evidence of noncompliance with this Section shall be acted upon by the Board or referred to the Council or the State's Attorney for appropriate action.
(l)
Exemption. The provisions of this Section do not apply to the following acts:
(1)
Professional services in drafting bills or in advising and rendering opinions to clients as to the construction and effect of proposed or pending Council actions when these services do not otherwise constitute lobbying activities;
(2)
Appearances before the Council upon its specific invitation or request but only if the person engages in no further or other activities in connection with the passage or defeat of Council actions;
(3)
Appearances as part of the official duties of a duly elected or appointed official or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State, or of the United States, and not in behalf of any other entity;
(4)
Actions of a publisher or working member of the press, radio, or television in the ordinary course of the business of disseminating news or making editorial comment to the general public who does not, however, engage in further or other lobbying that would directly and specifically benefit the economic, business, or professional interests of himself or his employer;
(5)
Appearances by an individual before the Council at the specific invitation or request of a registered lobbyist, provided no other lobbying act is undertaken, and provided the witness identifies himself to the Council as testifying at the request of the lobbyist;
(6)
The representation of a bona fide religious organization solely for the purpose of protecting the right of its own members to practice the doctrine of the organization;
(7)
Appearances as part of the official duties of an officer, director, member, or employee of an association engaged exclusively in lobbying for counties or municipalities and not on behalf of any other entity;
(8)
Appearances before a County agency upon the specific invitation or request of the agency if the person or entity engages in no further or other activities in connection with the passage or defeat of any agency executive action; and
(9)
Appearances by an individual before a County agency at the specific invitation or request of a registered lobbyist if the person or entity performs no other lobbying act and notifies the agency that the person or entity is testifying at the request of the lobbyist.
(m)
Limited exemption. A person who would otherwise be required to file a registration and submit reports pursuant to Subsections (a), (b), and (g), above, is not required to file if he reasonably believes that all expenses incurred in connection with his lobbying activities will be reported pursuant to Subsection (g) by a properly registered person acting on his behalf. The authorization required by Subsection (c), above, shall be completed by these individuals as to persons acting on their behalf. Persons exempted herein, however, become subject to the provisions of this Section immediately, upon failure of the registrant to report any information required by this Section.
(n)
The Board shall compute and make available a subtotal under each of the ten (10) required categories in paragraph (g)(2) of this Section, and a subtotal representing the combined total of paragraph (g)(2), subparagraphs (G), (H), and (I) of paragraph (g)(2). The Board also shall compute and make available the total amount reported by all lobbyists for their lobbying activities during the reporting period.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-296 (2026)
Sec. 2-296. Ex Parte CommunicationLinkCopy Citation
An official shall not consider any ex parte or private communication from any person, whether oral or written, which the official knows or should know may be intended to influence the decision on the merits of any matter where a determination or decision by the official is required by law to be made upon facts established by a record of testimony. Any such ex parte or private communication received by the official shall be made a public record by the official and filed in the matter in question, and if made orally, shall be written down in substance for this purpose by the official, made a public record and filed in the matter in question. A communication to the Clerk of the County Council, Board of Appeals or similar agency, concerning the status or procedures of a pending matter shall not be considered an ex parte or private communication. This Section shall not apply to legal advice rendered by the Office of Law and shall not apply to technical advice or explanation rendered by or at the request of the appropriate official of the County.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-297 (2026)
Sec. 2-297. EnforcementLinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Upon a finding of a violation of any provision of this Division, the Board may:
(A)
Issue an order of compliance directing the respondent to cease and desist from the violation;
(B)
Issue a reprimand; or
(C)
Recommend to the appropriate authority other appropriate discipline of the respondent, including censure or removal if that discipline is authorized by law.
(2)
If the Board finds that a respondent has violated Section 2-295 of this Division, the Board may:
(A)
Require a respondent who is a registered lobbyist to file any additional reports or information that is reasonably related to the information that is required under Section 2-295 of this Division;
(B)
Impose a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for each violation; and
(C)
Suspend the registration of an individual registered lobbyist if the Board finds that the lobbyist has knowingly and willfully violated Section 2-295 of this Division or has been convicted of a criminal offense arising from lobbying activities.
(b)
Upon direction by the Board or the Council, the County Attorney may file a petition for injunctive or other relief in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, or in any other court having proper venue for the purpose of requiring compliance with the provisions of this Division. The Court may:
(1)
Issue an order to cease and desist from the violation; or
(2)
Void an official action taken by an official or employee with a conflict of interest prohibited by this Division when the action arises from or concerns the subject matter of the conflict and if the legal action is brought within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of the official action, if the court deems voiding the action to be in the best interest of the public, provided, however, that the court may not void any official action appropriating public funds, levying taxes, or providing for the issuance of bonds, notes, or other evidence of public obligation; or
(3)
Impose a fine of up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for any violation of the provisions of this Division, each day upon which the violation occurs constituting a separate offense.
(c)
Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of Section 2-295 of this Division is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. If the person is a business entity and not a natural person, each officer and partner of the business entity who knowingly authorized or participated in the violation is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is subject to the same penalties as the business entity.
(d)
In addition to any other enforcement provisions of this Division, a person who is subject to the provisions of this Division and who is found by the Board, Council, or a court to have violated its provisions may be subject to termination or such other disciplinary action as may be warranted, or may be suspended from receiving payment of salary or other compensation pending full compliance with the terms of an order of the Board, Council, or a court.
(e)
Any person who is subject to the provisions of this Division shall obtain and preserve all accounts, bills, receipts, books, papers, and documents necessary to complete and substantiate any reports, statements, or records required to be made pursuant to this Division for three (3) years from the date of filing the report, statement, or record containing these items. These papers and documents shall be available for inspection upon request by the Board or the Council after reasonable notice.
(f)
For any violation of Subtitle 2, Division 46 (Community Inclusiveness), the head of the agency or department responsible for implementing Division 46 provisions, or any supervisory official with knowledge of the violation, shall refer the matter to the Office of Ethics and Accountability and the Board of Ethics for review in accordance with Sections 2-292, 2-294 and 3-303.