ETHICS COMMISSION

The Ethics Commission is authorized by Chapter 88 of the Dorchester County Code. Appointments are non-district appointed by each Council Member.

Membership

The Commission consists of 5 members, one appointed by each Council Member

Term

4 years (term shall coincide with term of County Council)

Meetings

Once per year; special meetings are called, if there is a complaint.
The next meeting is to be held on July 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (agenda pending)

Stipend

None

Duties

Devise, receive and maintain all forms required by Chapter 88; Develop procedures and policies for advisory opinion requests and provide published advisory opinions to persons subject to this chapter regarding the applicability of the provisions of this chapter to them; Develop procedures and policies for the processing of complaints to make appropriate determinations regarding complaints filed by any person alleging violations of this chapter; Conduct a public information program regarding the purpose and application of this chapter

Commission Members

Phoenix Spicer (District 1)
George Ames (District 2) – Chairman
Matt Leonard (District 3)
Margaret Whitten (District 4)
Brian Baumgartner (District 5)

Legal Counsel: Victor Laws, III

Contact

Dorchester County Council’s Office
501 Court Lane, Room 108
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-1700