Exam 3 Flashcards
a conflict between person’s private interests and public obligations; a situation in which a public official’s decisions are influenced by the official’s personal interests; a situation in which someone who has to make a decision in an official capacity stands to profit from the decision.
Conflict of interest
What the conflict of interest laws are for
- on the job
- after hours and
- after leaving public service
What can happen if you cause a Conflict of Interest violation
Civil penalty and can also be prosecuted criminally
Who does the conflict of interest apply to?
Applies to anyone performing a service for a city or a town or holding a municipal position whether paid or unpaid.
Conflict of interest restrictions
bribes, gifts/gratuities, misuse of position, self dealing and nepotism, false claims, appearance of conflict, confidential information
What does the State say about gifts and what does the BPD Rule 102 say about gift?
-State gift/gratuity states municipal employees cannot accept gifts of more than $50
- BPD says NO GIFTS AT ALL
using official position to get something you are not entitled to, or to get someone else something they are not entitled to- i.e. “do you know who I am”
Misuse of Position
Who is considered your Immediate Family
you/significant other,
both sets of parents,
both sets of siblings,
your children
Exemptions of Dealing/ Nepotism
if you think there is going to be a problem, file written disclosure or call before you do something- cannot even be the appearance of conflict of interest
Presenting a false claim to your employer for a payment or benefit is prohibited (OT Fraud)
False claim
can’t conflict with municipal duty, cannot work for someone else on a matter concerning the town/city,
Inside Tract
cannot work for anyone besides municipality on a matter that you worked on as municipal employee
Divided loyalty
