The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls recently reporting a man with an accent called them from the FCSO information desk phone number (301-600-1046) claiming to be a deputy…
Read MoreThe Board of Education of Frederick County is seeking a volunteer to serve on its Ethics Panel for a three-year term. Appointees interpret ethics regulations, advise on ethics issues and review financial disclosure statements. The Ethics Panel meets about three times a year throughout the school year as it fulfills its responsibilities under the Maryland Ethics law and Board Policy. It is an expectation that Panel members attend regularly scheduled meetings, which typically occur during the day. To apply, send a letter of interest, relevant background information and contact information…
Read MoreAt the recommendation of the Transition Team and as part of ongoing efforts to make government operations more open and transparent, today County Executive Jan Gardner announced the reorganization of her communications team. She created a Communications Department which includes the Video Services staff and the public information officer combined into a single unit under the direction of newly-appointed Communications Director Vivian Laxton. The department will be included in the Office of the County Executive. “I’m delighted that Vivian is joining our team,” Executive Gardner said. “She brings a strong…
Read MoreFulfilling a campaign promise to restore trust in local government, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced proposed revisions to the county Ethics Ordinance. Her proposals include making it a conflict of interest for an elected official, a qualified relative of an elected official or a covered business entity to enter into a contract with the county. It would also be a conflict of interest for the county to knowingly enter into a contract for a county-funded capital project where one of those persons or entities is a subcontractor. In addition, the changes would include…
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