Ethics Commission

Meetings

• First Monday of each month, as needed

Members

• Phil Bowers
  Term: September 18, 2020 to September 17, 2023
• Maureen Connors
  Term: May 7, 2021 - May 6, 2024
• Neil Fay
  Term: August 5, 2022 - August 4, 2025
• Kevin Lollar
  Term: December 2, 2022 - December 1, 2025

Agenda & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are also available following approval.

Most Recent Agenda | View All Agendas

Most Recent Minutes | View All Minutes

Updated Ethics Ordinance

Anti-Harassment Policy

Advisory Opinions

Minutes are also available following approval.

Most Recent Advisory Opinion | View All Advisory Opinions

Commission Decisions

Ethics Commission Opinion and Order 

Forms & Information

• The City of Frederick Ethics Ordinance
• Complaint Form (PDF)
• Lobbying Registration Form (PDF)
• Lobbying Report Form (PDF)
• Request for Advisory Opinion Form (PDF)
• Rules of Procedure (PDF)

Commission Role

The role of the Ethics Commission is to devise, receive and maintain all forms generated by the ethics law, which is set forth in the City Code. Commission members serve three year terms, and provide opinions to persons subject to the ethics law and make determinations as to complaints alleging violations of the ethics law. 

Members of this commission are also responsible for conducting public information programs regarding the purposes of the ethics law, as well as to review all bids on any city contract submitted by any city official or employee, or by any business in which either is interested. For more information about the Ethics Commission, please call 301-600-2575.

Join the Commission

If you are interested in an appointment to a citizen board or commission, please complete the Commission Vacancy Application.

Complete the application online or download the application (PDF).