Maryland Statutes § 1-201 Statement of purpose
Statute Text
The intention of this article is that the conduct of elections should inspire public confidence and trust by assuring that:
(1)
all persons served by the election system are treated fairly and equitably;
(2)
all qualified persons may register and vote and that those who are not qualified do not vote;
(3)
those who administer elections are well-trained, that they serve both those who vote and those who seek votes, and that they put the public interest ahead of partisan interests;
(4)
full information on elections is provided to the public, including disclosure of campaign receipts and expenditures;
(5)
citizen convenience is emphasized in all aspects of the election process;
(6)
security and integrity are maintained in the casting of ballots, canvass of votes, and reporting of election results;
(7)
the prevention of fraud and corruption is diligently pursued; and
(8)
any offenses that occur are prosecuted.