Conflict Of Interest/Ethics Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the term used to describe any person employed by the city
Employee
What is the term used to describe an individual who provides services to the city without expectation or receipt of compensation or financial gain who has completed a formal application and approval process
Volunteer
How is it known if a person has substantial interest in a business entity
The interest of ownership is 10% or more of the voting stock or, shares of the business entity owns 10% or $15,000 of the fair market value
A person has a substantial interest in real property if the interest is in equitable or legal ownership interest with a fair market value of what
$2500 or more
A person also has a substantial interest if a person is what in the 1st° by consanguinity or affinity
Related
What is the term used to describe means of soul proprietorship, partnership, firm corporation, holding company, trust, or other entity recognized by law
Business entity
Permissible gifts or anything of value over what dollar amount
50dollars
What is the term for attorney-client privilege communication’s and any information which an employee/volunteer has access in such persons official capacity including which may not be disclosed to the public except pursuant to state and federal law
Confidential information
Employees must comply with all what
Federal state and local laws
How many business days are allowed to file a conflicts disclosure statement
Seven days
What is a conflict disclosure statement
If an employee has a business relationship with someone who contracts with the city,receives or excepts a gift of $250 or more from someone who contracts with the city within 12 months
If an employee or resident of Highland Village believes that there is been a violation of the standards of contact they may do what
File a written, sworn, and notarize complaint
The employee or resident must also submit what to the human resources director
Written complaint
How long can an employee or a resident of the city of Highland Village take to submit a complaint of the standards of conduct
Two years
What should be included in a complaint
The identity of the person or persons alleged and a statement of facts on which the complaint is based
Once the complaint is received the human resources director will forward it to
City manager
Who investigates all complaints
City manager
What should be done if the complaint is regarding a council appointee
Investigation should be run by an outside party and findings submitted to city Council
How long does the city manager have to make a decision
90 days after receipt of the complaint
