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POL - OA4 Code of Ethics Example 2001

  • YEAR CREATED: 2001
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is the Code of Conduct for Seminole County Government/Board of County Commissioners. It outlines the rules and regulations that members of the county government must adhere to in order to maintain ethical behavior and avoid conflicts of interest. The document begins by stating that members of the county government are prohibited from having a material interest in any entity that seeks business with or submits bids to the county. The term "material interest" is defined as direct or indirect ownership of more than five percent of the total assets or capital stock of a business entity, excluding ownership by a spouse or minor child. However, members and entities in which they own a material interest are allowed to bid on surplus county property. The document also addresses the disclosure of information. Members are not allowed to use or furnish any non-public information obtained as a result of county employment in order to gain personal advantage. However, this policy does not restrict the use of information in performing official duties. Confidential or legally sensitive information obtained in the course of official duties should not be released except by those members specifically charged with this responsibility, but the county complies with the laws of Florida relating to public records. The Code of Conduct also includes rules regarding the solicitation and acceptance of gifts, gratuities, benefits, or things of value. Members are not allowed to solicit or accept gifts from any person or entity doing business with, regulated by, or seeking to do business with the county, or from their agents or lobbyists. The definition of "gift" includes various forms of property, services, and benefits. However, there are exceptions for certain types of gifts, such as salaries, benefits, and services associated with employment, contributions or expenditures reported under Florida Statutes, honorariums or expenses related to honorarium events, and awards or items given in recognition of public service. The Code of Conduct also prohibits members from promoting private businesses while on county time and engaging in political activity on behalf of themselves or others while on county time. Any member receiving a gift from an individual or organization doing business with or regulated by the county must report the gift to the County Manager within five working days. Overall, the Code of Conduct aims to ensure that members of the Seminole County Government/Board of County Commissioners act ethically, avoid conflicts of interest, and maintain the public's trust.
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