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§ 1-2 — Goals; purpose

Baltimore City Code (current through Ord. 26-129 (July 17, 2026); publication of Oct. 18, 2026) · Baltimore City Code, Article 8, § 1-2

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§ 1-2. Goals; purpose.

To guard against improper influence or even the appearance of improper influence, and to ensure public trust in the government, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore enacts this article to: (1) set minimum ethical standards of conduct for City officials and employees; (2) require certain officials and employees to disclose their financial interests; (3) require persons engaged in lobbying activities to register and disclose those activities; and (4) generally protect the public welfare.

(Ord. 04-795.)

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