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Ethical Practices BOaTdFAQand answers <br />Ethics Officer for the Ethical Practices Board <br />333 South 7th Street, Suite 300 <br />Minneapolis, MN 55402 <br />Phn: (612) 673-2473 <br />Fax: (612) 673-3362 <br />s�san.trarnmeilC�ci.minnea�ofis.mn.us <br />�if�l�� <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />What is a"conflict of interest," and how do � address a <br />potential "conflict of interest?" <br />"A local official or employee, whether paid or unpaid, shall avoid <br />any situation that might give rise to a conflict of interest. A <br />conflict of interest is present when, in the discharge of official <br />duties, a local official or employee participates in a <br />governmental decision, action or transaction in which he or she <br />has a financial interest, except when that financial interest is no <br />great than that of another member of his or her business <br />classification, profession or occupation. A financial interest is <br />any interest, including loans, which shall yield, directly or <br />indirectly, a monetary or other material benefit to the locak <br />official or employee (other than monetary or other material <br />benefits authorized by the city)." M.C.O. § 15.40 (a). This <br />means that a local officiaE or employee should remove <br />themselves from participating in any action where a conflict of <br />interest exists. For more information on how to address <br />conflicts of interest read M.C.O. � 15.40 (a)-(c). <br />� t� •a <br />What constitutes a"gift," and under what circumstances <br />am � unable to accept a"gift"? <br />"A local official or employee sh�if not solicit or accept any gift <br />from an interested person, lobbyist, or principal who has a <br />direct financial interest in a decision that the local official or <br />employee us authorized to make." M.C.O. �15.5a (a). This <br />means that a local official or employee may not accept any type <br />of gift (i.e. a meal, a prize, a vacation) from any person or <br />group that has a direct financial interest in a matter that the <br />city official or employee may take part in. Read M.C.O. � 15. 50 <br />(b) for more information. <br />� -�� � <br />What type of post-employment could potentially be a <br />violation with the City's Ethics Code? <br />"A former local official or employee shall not disclose or use any <br />confidential, private, nonpublic, privileged or proprietary <br />information gained by reason of his or her city employment." <br />M.C.O. � 15.90 (a). A former local official or employee who has <br />lef� the City of Minneapolis within 1 year may not work on <br />behalf of any person or organization which has matters before <br />the city. Read M.C,�. � 15.90 (b) and (c) for more information. <br />�iop3 <br />h�E��r'�rr��r�rr.ci.iMi���e�}�otis_ . ....... . ..... _... . ..T_.._..-- <br />�r�n.�s��pb?�!]�icsl+o�.nd��,qsaitswers,asp �l 15��O��r <br />
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