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?

Full disclosure of their financial affairs (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Prince George's County Code of Ethics (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The County Board of Ethics (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Any money or thing of value received by any individual from an employer for service rendered (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Governmental entities (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Individuals holding an elective office of the County, excluding the Sheriff, State's Attorney, Register of Wills, or Clerk of the Court (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Being regulated by or under the authority of the County (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the short title of Division 17?

Prince George's Code of Ethics (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To maintain impartiality and independent judgment of public officials and employees (A) 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?

To disclose their financial affairs and maintain minimum standards for their conduct (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Improper influence in the conduct of county's business (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Any form of payment or benefit received for services rendered (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Any corporation, general or limited partnership, sole proprietorship, joint venture, or unincorporated association, whether or not operated for profit (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Having or negotiating a contract involving the commitment of $5,000 or more of County or County-controlled funds (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ownership of securities representing or convertible into ownership of more than 3% of a business entity by a County official (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Elected local officials and employees of the County Health Department and the County Department of Social Services (A) Signup and view all the answers