SENT ON BEHALF OF MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Dear Citizens of Mount Rainier:
The City of Mount Rainier Ethics Ordinance established an Ethics Commission to administer the Ethics chapter of the Mount Rainier Code and to ensure that public officials and employees perform their duties without self-dealing and in accordance with the best interests of the City and its residents.
The City of Mount Rainier is currently seeking 3 appointments to the Ethics Commission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To devise, and receive and maintain all forms generated by the Ethics Ordinance;
2. To provide advisory opinions to persons subject to the Ordinance;
3. To hear and decide any inquiry or complaint regarding an alleged violation of the Ethics Ordinance;
4. To conduct a public information program regarding the purposes and applications of the Ordinance;
5. To recommend legislative changes and improvements to the Ordinance;
6. To promulgate regulations to accompany the Ordinance; and
7. To certify annually to the State Ethics Commission that the City is in compliance with the requirements for elected officials of State Government Article, Title 15, Subtitle 8, of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Membership:
The City Ethics Commission consists of a minimum of three (3) and not more than five (5) members, appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City Council. .
Commission members serve three (3) year staggered terms . A Commission member may serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
The Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its members.
The term of the chairperson is one (1) year.
The chairperson may be reelected.
Appointment:
Persons interested in being appointed to the Mount Rainier Ethics Commission should complete the application on the website. Applicants will be required to upload a current copy of your resume along with the application.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@mountrainiermd.org.
Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you. The application deadline is Friday, July 23, 2021.
Best,
Mayor & City Council
City of Mount Rainier
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