Maryland Code, State Government § 2-709

(1) shall devote full time to the duties of the Committee, but may not participate in any investigatory or prosecutorial function;

(2) may provide information to any person regarding laws, rules, and other standards of ethical conduct applicable to members of the General Assembly;

(3) shall carry out any duties prescribed under Title 5, Subtitle 5 of the General Provisions Article;

(4) shall meet individually with each member of the General Assembly each year to:

(5) shall conduct seminars, workshops, and briefings for the benefit of members of the General Assembly, as directed by the Committee, the President, or the Speaker.

(1) is subject to the attorney client privilege, as set forth in § 9-108 of the Courts Article;

(2) is subject to confidentiality under § 5-517 of the General Provisions Article; and

(3) is intended as a service to the members and may not be deemed to diminish a member's personal responsibility for adherence to applicable laws, rules, and standards of ethical conduct.