The following apply to all public officials and employees of the county.
(A) (1) No officers or employees of the county shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from consultants, potential consultants or parties to subagreements, unless in accordance with this conflict of interest policy.
(2) The aforementioned prohibition does not include gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value under $200.
(3) Any financial interest under $200 shall be considered not substantial in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations.
(B) This policy conforms to the standards set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations and by the State Department of Transportation.
(C) A CONSULTANT is defined as an individual or firm providing engineering and design related services as a party to a contract with a recipient or subrecipient of federal assistance.
(BC Ord. 2017-008, passed 6-17-2017)