(A) An employee who violates the ethical principles and guidelines of this subchapter may be subject to discipline up to and including the termination of employment pursuant to the Lake County Employee Policies and Procedures Ordinance. Employees may also be subject to sanctions under the Lake County Ethics Ordinance.
(B) A non-employee, non-officer who violates the ethical principles and guidelines is subject to the applicable state statutes and the following penalties as determined by the Financial and Administrative Committee after consulting with the Purchasing Agent:
(1) Written warning or reprimand;
(2) Termination of contract;
(3) Determination as a non-responsible contract bidder; or
(4) Recovery by the county of the value of anything given or received in violation of the ethical principles and guidelines of this subchapter, including but not limited to monetary gifts, gratuities, and kickbacks.
(1977 Code, § 1:4-1) (Ord., § 12-108, passed 12-8-2009; Ord. passed 2-12-2013)