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RESOLUTION NO. 92-C70
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DEFINING A POLICY ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Azusa does hereby define the following
"CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Policy. Employees are expected to devote their best efforts and attention to the
full-time performance of their jobs. They are expected to use good judgment, to
adhere to high ethical standards and to avoid situations that create an actual or
potential conflict between the employee's personal interest and the interests of the
City. A conflict of interest exists where the employee's loyalties or actions are
divided between the City's interests and those of another organization, special
interest, some narrow public interests, supplier or potential supplier. Both the
fact and the appearance of a conflict of interest should be avoided. In some
cases, the provisions of the Brown Act may control. Employees unsure as to
whether a certain transaction, activity, or relationship constitutes a conflict of
interest should discuss such with their immediate supervisor department head for
clarification. Any exceptions to this guideline must be approved in writing by the
City Administrator.
2. Examples of Conflicts. While it is not feasible to describe all possible conflicts
of interest that could develop, some of the more common conflicts, from which
employees should refrain, include the following:
(a) Accepting personal gifts or entertainment from special interests, suppliers
or members of the general public who might gain from the improved
relationships.
(b) Worldng for a special interest or organization that could benefit from the
relationship.
(c) Engaging in self-employment in competition with the City.
(d) Using proprietary or confidential City information for personal gain or to
the City's detriment.
(e) Having a direct or indirect financial interest in or relationship with a
competitor, special interest, or member of the public who could benefit.
(f) Using City assets or labor for personal use.
(g) Acquiring any interest in property or assets of any kind for the purpose
of selling or leasing it to the City.
(h) Committing the City to give its financial or other support to any outside
activity or organization.
(i) Developing a personal relationship with a subordinate employee of the
City that might interfere with the exercise of impartial judgment in
decisions affecting the City or any employees of the City.
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3. Disclosures. If an employee or someone with whom an employee has a close
relationship (a family member or close companion) has a financial or employment
relationship with a competitor, member of the general public, supplier, potential
supplier, or special interests, the employee must disclose this fact in writing to
the personnel officer. Employees should be aware that if they enter into a
personal relationship with a subordinate employee or with an employee of a
competitor, supplier, potential supplier, or special interest group, etc, a conflict
of interest may,exist, which requires full disclosure to the City.
4. Part-time EmRloyees. Part-time employees may engage in outside employment,
provided that they disclose such employment and receive written approval from
their immediate supervisor. Each supervisor is responsible for ensuring that this
guideline is known by employees within his or her supervision.
5. Disciplin Action. Failure to adhere to this guideline, including failure to
disclose any conflicts or to seek an exception, will result in discipline up to and
including termination of employment.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of JUNE, 1992.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resultion No. 92-C70 was adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 15th day of JUNE 1992.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: N NARANJO