About the Board

Board Information

NameBoard of Ethics
FunctionOversees and enforces the City’s Public Ethics Law.  Responsibilities include: investigating ethics complaints and issuing sanctions, where appropriate; training City officials and employees on the Ethics Law; providing advisory opinions and other guidance on the application of the Ethics Law; managing the collection and review of financial disclosure statements and other required ethics forms; approving and overseeing governmental/charitable solicitation campaigns; and overseeing the lobbying registration and reporting process.
CompositionBoard of Ethics
City Council ApprovalYes
Legal AuthorityCity Charter Article VII § 105; City Code Article 8
Liaison/Executive Director NameIsabel Cumming, ED / J. Christoph, Director
Liaison/Executive Director Phone410-396-7986
Liaison/Executive Director Emailchris.amberger@baltimorecity.gov

Membership

PositionMember NameTerm ExpiresAppointed By
ChairStephan W. FoglemanDecember 31, 2020Council President
Vice ChairJohn McCauleyDecember 31, 2022Mayor
MemberArnold SampsonDecember 31, 2024Comptroller