Embattled Prince George’s County Councilwoman Leslie Johnson won’t receive any committee assignments while she faces charges of concealing bribes from developers, her newly elected colleagues voted Tuesday. The public shunning comes a day after County Executive Rushern Baker pledged to oversee the most ethical administration in the Washington region, and council members say the hard line is necessary to turn the page on a scandal consuming the Maryland suburb.

In announcing the decision, newly elected Council Chairwoman Ingrid Turner said the group wanted to avoid the appearance of any wrongdoing, adding that other council members would play an active role in development projects in Johnson’s district.