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
Liason/Executive Director NameIsabel Cumming, ED / Jeffrey Hochstetler, Director
Liason/Executive Director Phone410-396-7986
Liason/Executive Director Emailjeffrey.hochstetler@baltimorecity.gov

Membership

PositionMember NameTerm ExpiresAppointed By
ChairStephan W. FoglemanDecember 31, 2020Council President
Vice ChairDonna DavisDecember 31, 2022Mayor
MemberMelodie HengererDecember 31, 2013Mayor
MemberArnold SampsonDecember 31, 2024Comptroller
MemberNoelle Newman
(appointed 6/20)
December 31, 2026Mayor
MemberJohn McCauleyDecember 31, 2027Mayor