CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

ADMINISTRATION

ORIGIN & FUNCTIONS

CHIEF OF STAFF

ETHICS COMMISSION
The Ethics Commission was created in February 1982 (Ordinance 37-82). The Commission investigates complaints alleging violations of the County Ethics Law; provides advisory opinions to persons subject to that law; and holds hearings, swears witnesses, issues decisions, and takes any other actions necessary to administer the law.

Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to three-year terms, the Ethics Commission, in turn, selects from its membership an Ethics Administrator. The Ethics Administrator is a nonvoting member of the Commission (County Code, secs. 18-1 through 18-15).

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
The Department of Human Resources administers the personnel policies of the County; ensures the County's compliance with all applicable laws regulating employment; and oversees compensation programs for County employees. The Department informs employees of personnel policies, procedures, and activities affecting the County's operation; establishes and maintains all personnel records for county employees; and establishes and oversees a progressive discipline program (County Code of Ordinances, secs. 48-1 through 48-12).

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
(County Code, secs. 3-601 through 3-603).

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