Prince George's County Code of Ethics Section Quiz
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What is the main purpose of the Prince George's County Code of Ethics?

  • To prevent improper influence and maintain public trust in public officials
  • To ensure the impartiality and independent judgment of public officials and employees (correct)
  • To establish guidelines for conducting local business in the county
  • To regulate the financial affairs of County elected officials and employees

    • Why does the County Council feel the need to enact the Code of Ethics?

  • To minimize conflicts of interest among individuals appointed to boards and commissions
  • To increase transparency in the County's financial affairs
  • To prevent improper influence and maintain public trust in public officials (correct)
  • To regulate the conduct of public officials but not employees

    • What erodes the confidence and trust in public officials and employees according to the text?

  • Inadequate regulations for individuals appointed to boards and commissions
  • Lack of financial disclosure by County elected officials
  • Absence of minimum standards for conducting local business
  • Improper influence over the conduct of the County's business (correct)

    • What does the Code of Ethics require from County elected officials, officials, employees, and individuals appointed to boards and commissions?

    <p>Full disclosure of their financial affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 2-289, what is the short title of Division 17?

    <p>Prince George's County Code of Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 2-291 of the Division, what does 'Board' refer to?

    <p>The County Board of Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'compensation' defined in Section 2-291 of the Division?

    <p>Any money or thing of value received by any individual from an employer for service rendered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is excluded from the definition of 'business entity' in Section 2-291?

    <p>Governmental entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Section 2-291, who does 'elected official' include?

    <p>Individuals holding an elective office of the County, excluding the Sheriff, State's Attorney, Register of Wills, or Clerk of the Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 2-291, what qualifies as 'doing business with'?

    <p>Being regulated by or under the authority of the County</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the short title of Division 17?

    <p>Prince George's Code of Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of enacting the Code of Ethics according to the text?

    <p>To maintain impartiality and independent judgment of public officials and employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Code of Ethics require from County elected officials, officials, employees, and individuals appointed to boards and commissions?

    <p>To disclose their financial affairs and maintain minimum standards for their conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What erodes the confidence and trust in public officials and employees according to the text?

    <p>Improper influence in the conduct of county's business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'compensation' defined in Section 2-291 of the Division?

    <p>Any form of payment or benefit received for services rendered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'business entity' as stated in Section 2-291 of the Division?

    <p>Any corporation, general or limited partnership, sole proprietorship, joint venture, or unincorporated association, whether or not operated for profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Section 2-291, what is the meaning of 'doing business with'?

    <p>Having or negotiating a contract involving the commitment of $5,000 or more of County or County-controlled funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'financial interest' refer to in Section 2-291 of the Division?

    <p>Ownership of securities representing or convertible into ownership of more than 3% of a business entity by a County official</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is excluded from the definition of 'employee' as per Section 2-291?

    <p>Elected local officials and employees of the County Health Department and the County Department of Social Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'compensation' in Section 2-291?

    <p>Any money or thing of value received by any individual from an employer for service rendered</p> Signup and view all the answers

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