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Document
Establishing an Effective Supplier Diversity Program
Year Created: 2022
DOCUMENT
POL - OA4 Code of Ethics Example 2003
- YEAR CREATED: 2003
- ENTITY TYPE: County
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
- Management
- Policies and Procedures
The document is a memo from Kate Payne, Assistant County Attorney, dated July 1, 1997, regarding the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees in Florida. The memo provides a detailed summary of the provisions addressing the acceptance of gifts by public officers and employees as outlined in Chapter 112, Florida Statutes.
According to the memo, public officers and employees are prohibited from accepting gifts with a value exceeding $100 from political committees, committees of continuous existence, or lobbyists who lobby their agency or on behalf of a lobbyist's partner, firm, employer, or principal. However, it clarifies that gifts can be accepted on behalf of a governmental entity or charitable organization, as long as the recipient does not maintain custody of the gift for longer than necessary.
The memo defines what constitutes a gift, including real property, personal property, preferential rates or terms, forgiveness of debt, transportation, food or beverages, membership dues, entrance fees, services, and other similar items. It also highlights that reporting individuals and procurement employees are subject to these regulations and provides the definitions for these terms.
The memo emphasizes the reporting requirement if a gift is accepted in violation of the statute and mentions the potential penalty of a fine up to $5,000. It further states that gifts with a value less than $100 do not require reporting, but accepting a gift based on an understanding that it will influence official action or judgment is not allowed.
In conclusion, the memo acknowledges the complexity of the statute and encourages individuals to seek clarification from the office if they find themselves confused about its application.