Ethics Commission: (Term 3 years – 5 members)
Katherine Bushby January 1, 2026
Ted Gallo January 1, 2026
Johnnie A. Jones III, Esq. July 1, 2023
Ron Saunders January 1, 2026
Christina Showalter January 1, 2026
The Town Ethics Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The members are appointed for terms of three years. The Commission is advised by the Town Ethics Commission Attorney, Pamela L. Duke, Esquire, and has the following responsibilities:
Devise, receive and maintain all forms generated by this chapter;
Provide published advisory opinions to persons subject to this chapter as to the applicability of the provisions of this chapter to them;
Process and make determinations as to complaints filed by any person alleging violations of this chapter; and
Conduct a public information program regarding the purposes and application of this chapter.
(excerpt from the Charter of the Town of Chestertown)
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