(A)
Employees have a responsibility to avoid any situation that might make it difficult to act in the best interest of the Town of Sellersburg. A conflict of interest may exist when you or a member of your family has a financial interest in a company that has a contract or other dealings with the town. In addition, receiving personal gains from a business relationship, a conflict of interest likely exists. For clarity on whether any transaction or vendor relationship may be a violation of this policy, you should contact your department head.
(B) In addition, employees, including elected officials, must not accept honorariums, compensation, or gifts in exchange for their services as a town employee. This policy does not prohibit the acceptance of small items of nominal value. However, prior to accepting any gifts, gratuities, favors, preferential treatment, event tickets or anything else of monetary value (more than $25) from companies or individuals related to the job, you must receive approval from the administrative department head. To the extent state law requires an alternative handling of honorariums, compensation, or gifts, the town will comply with those laws.
(Ord. 2021-OR-031, passed 11-22-21)