(A) No officers or employees of the county shall solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from consultants, potential consultants, or parties to sub-agreements, unless in accordance with this conflict of interest policy. The aforementioned prohibition does not include gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value less than $200 per day. Any financial interest less than $200 per day 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 Indiana Department of Transportation. 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 sub-recipient of Federal assistance.
(Ord. 2017-11-20, passed 11-20-2017)