4.1. ERMUSR 06-12-2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

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• An itemization of the commodity or services furnished. • The contract price. • The reasonable value. • The interest of the officer or employee in the contract. • That, to the best of the officer's or employee's knowledge and belief, the contract price is as low or lower than the price that could be obtained from other sources. 3.0 Examples of Prohibited Conflicts of Interest Examples of activities which are not in accordance with this policy include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Acceptance by an ERMU official of any gift from an interested person in violation of Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.895; 2. Activities which require the official or employee to interpret ERMU policies or regulations when such activity involves matters with which the official or employee has business and/or family ties; 3. Consulting activities within the City of Elk River or the ERMU service territory if such consulting involves talents or skills primarily related to the official's or employee's ERMU work responsibilities; 4. Using an official's or employee's authority, influence or ERMU position for the purpose of private or personal financial gain; 5. The use of ERMU time, facilities, equipment or supplies for the purpose of private or personal financial gain; 6. Entering into a business transaction when it involves using confidential information gained in the course of employment; 7. Accepting other employment or public office where it will affect the official's or employee's independence of judgment or require use of confidential information gained as a result of ERMU duties; 8. Conducting personal business while working regularly scheduled hours; and 9. Accepting rebates or procuring any financial gain through the bidding process or employment of outside personnel. 4.0 Enforcement Any official or employee engaging in any activity involving either an actual or potential conflict of interest or having knowledge of such activity by another official or employee shall promptly report the activity to the ERMU General Manager or an ERMU Commission. The ERMU General Manager or Commission shall investigate the matter and make a determination as to whether or not an actual or potential conflict exists. If the ERMU General Manager or Commissioner determines a conflict exists, it shall be presumed that the continuation of the practice would be injurious to the effectiveness of the official or employee in carrying out his duties and responsibilities. In such cases the official or employee shall immediately terminate the conflicting activity or be subject to termination of employment or removal from office. Proposed June 12, 2012 •