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Document
Evaluation Committee Rules of Conduct
Year Created: 2025
DOCUMENT
MODL - Code of Conduct Policy 1996
- YEAR CREATED: 1996
- ENTITY TYPE: County
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: MODL - Model, Templates
- Education and Training
The document is the Code of Conduct Policy for Cobb County Government. The policy outlines the rules and regulations that all county employees must follow. The purpose of the policy is to provide a code of conduct for employees, and it applies to all employees of the Board of Commissioners.
The policy covers various areas, including conflict of interest, business activities and solicitation, privileged information, use of county property, and general rules of conduct.
Regarding conflict of interest, employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting anything of value that could influence their official duties. They are also not allowed to have any employment or contractual relationship with a business entity that could create a conflict between their private interests and their public duties. If an employee has an outside financial interest that could be affected by county plans or activities, they must report it to their supervisor.
Employees are required to deal with plans, programs, and information of significant public interest responsibly and not use privileged information for personal financial advantage. They must also report any potential conflicts of interest to their supervisor.
The policy also prohibits employees from using county property for anything other than official activities, except in certain circumstances. This ensures that county resources are used appropriately and efficiently.
The document includes a list of general rules of conduct that employees must follow, such as not committing acts of theft, fraud, or embezzlement, not possessing or using alcohol or illegal drugs during working time or on county property, and not possessing firearms or illegal weapons on county property. These rules are in place to maintain a safe and professional work environment.
Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects favorably on the county and not engage in conduct that brings the county into disrepute or impairs its operation or efficiency. They must also remain competent in performing their duties and obey lawful orders from supervisors, even if the order is given by an employee of the same or lesser position.
Overall, the Code of Conduct Policy ensures that Cobb County Government employees adhere to high ethical standards, maintain the public's trust, and contribute to the effective functioning of the county government.