(A) No county elected official, appointed official, or county government employee, or a family member, or business organization in which he/she has an interest, shall solicit or accept any cash or legal tender, gift, favor, loan, political contribution, service, promise of future employment, or other thing of value based upon an understanding that any of these were offered for the purpose of influencing him/her, directly or indirectly, in the discharge of his/her official duties.
(B) Meals, and other favors of an incidental nature and minor value not in excess of $100 per event, shall not be included in this policy.
(C) This section shall not apply to soliciting or accepting contributions to a campaign for an announced candidate for elective public office which is governed by the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
(D) No county elected official, appointed official, or county government employee shall be denied reasonable hosting, including travel and expenses, entertainment, meals or refreshments furnished in connection with public events, appearances, or ceremonies. County elected officials, appointed officials, and county government employees must fulfill the responsibilities intended with any county funded trip, training, public appearance, or other activity.
(Ord. 120.0, passed 12-27-94; Am. Ord. 120.6, passed 4-14-98) Penalty, see § 35.99.