# Sec. 2-304. Powers

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.

## Sec. 2-304. Powers

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-304 (2026)

The Office of Ethics and Accountability is provided the following powers to accomplish the intent of this Division:

(a) The right to obtain full and unrestricted access to all records, information, data, reports, plans, projections, matters, contracts, memoranda, correspondence, and any other materials, including electronic data, of the County Government;

(b) The authority to administer oaths or affirmations and take testimony relevant to any inquiry or investigation undertaken pursuant to this Division;

(c) The right of access to the head of any public entity, when necessary for purposes related to the work of the Office; and

(d) The power to require County employees to cooperate with the Office's investigations regarding fraud, waste, corruption, illegal acts, and abuse. County employees failing or refusing to cooperate shall be subject to the discipline provisions of the Personnel Law or provisions of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.