§ 12-2. Ethics Commission.

A. 

The Ethics Commission shall consist of three members, to be appointed by the Mayor.

B. 

The Ethics Commission shall:

(1) 

Devise, receive, and maintain all forms required by this chapter;

(2) 

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;

(3) 

Develop procedures and policies for the processing of complaints to make appropriate determinations regarding complaints filed by any person alleging violations of this chapter; and

(4) 

Conduct a public information program regarding the purposes and application of this chapter.

C. 

The Town Attorney shall advise the Ethics Commission.

D. 

The Ethics Commission shall certify to the State Ethics Commission on or before October 1 of each year that the Town is in compliance with the requirements of State Government Article, Title 15, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, for elected local officials.

E. 

The Ethics Commission shall determine if changes to this chapter are required to be in compliance with the requirements of State Government Article, Title 15, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, and shall forward any recommended changes and amendments to the Town Council for enactment.

F. 

The Ethics Commission may adopt other policies and procedures to assist in the implementation of the Ethics Commission's programs established in this chapter.