§ 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.