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Ethics Commission
Per the Frederick County Ethics Law, members are required to complete an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. For more information, contact the County Attorney's Office at 301-600-1030.
The Ethics Commission administers the County's Ethics Ordinance by encouraging and enforcing compliance by Frederick County officials and employees covered by the Ordinance. The duties of the Ethics Commission include making determinations on alleged violations of the Ordinance, granting or denying exceptions to the Ordinance, giving advisory opinions on application of the Ordinance, and recommending Ordinance changes to the County Governing Body.
County Overview
The Ethics Commission administers the County's Ethics Ordinance by encouraging and enforcing compliance by Frederick County officials and employees covered by the Ordinance. The duties of the Ethics Commission include making determinations on alleged violations of the Ordinance, granting or denying exceptions to the Ordinance, giving advisory opinions on application of the Ordinance, and recommending Ordinance changes to the County Governing Body.
| Member | Member Since | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen K. Hess, Chair | 06/15 | 06/30/20 |
| Ernest A. Heller, Vice Chair | 07/17 | 06/30/20 |
| M. Shane Canfield, Member | 11/16 | 06/30/21 |
| Deidre R. Davidson, Member | 07/18 | 06/30/21 |
| Reverend Douglas Jones, Member | 07/18 | 06/30/22 |
| Anna Jonhson-Winegar, Ph.D., Member | 07/19 | 06/30/22 |
| Deborah L Lundahl, Member | 11/16 | 06/30/21 |
| James A. Stanker, Alternate Member | 07/19 | 06/30/22 |
Decisions on Complaints
Decision on the Complaint from Steve McKay - August 10, 2016
Decision on the Complaint from Kimberly Mellon - August 10, 2016
Decision on the Complaint from Patrick Allen - August 12, 2015