The goals of the State
Ethics Commission as established in the State
Ethics Law, State Government Article, Title 15, are as follows:
- To insure that the public has the highest trust in its
officials and employees and to assure the public that impartiality and
independence of judgment is maintained.
- To prevent the conduct of State business from being subject to
improper influence or even the appearance of improper influence.
- To guard against improper influence by administering public
disclosure programs and a program establishing standards of conduct for
employees and officials.