Chapter 2.50
CODE OF CONDUCT

Sections:

2.50.010    Conflict of interest.

2.50.010 Conflict of interest.

A.    This code of conduct applies to all officers, employees or agents of the county engaged in the award or administration of contracts supported by federal grant funds.

B.    No officer, employee or agent of the county shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract supported by federal grant funds, if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when:

1.    The employee, officer or agent;

2.    Any member of his/her immediate family;

3.    His/her partner; or

4.    An organization which employs, or is about to employ any of the above;

has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for award.

C.    The county officers, employees or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors or subcontractors.

D.    To the extent permitted by federal, state or local laws or regulations, violation of these standards may cause penalties, sanctions or other disciplinary actions to be taken against the county’s officers, employees or agents, or the contractor’s potential contractors, subcontractors or their agents. (Res. CE 93-067)