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(d) plaques or mementos recognizing service; <br /> 111 (e) trinkets or mementos of insignificant value, such as <br /> pins, pens, cups and calendars, etc . ; <br /> (f) informational material of unexceptional value, such as <br /> newspapers, pamphlets, brochures, etc . ; <br /> (g) food or beverages given in connection with a speech; <br /> (h) the law does also not apply to gifts given by a family <br /> member, nor to gifts given to groups that are not <br /> related to the recipient ' s position as a public <br /> official, but given for some other reason. <br /> Violation of Minnesota Statutes Section 471 . 895 is a misdemeanor. <br /> Therefore, all City officials and employees should be very <br /> careful about complying with its requirements . <br /> City Policy <br /> The City Conflict of Interest Ordinance incorporates the state <br /> laws outlined above, and also: <br /> 1. Sets forth a city conflict of interest policy. This <br /> policy provides that officials and employees of the <br /> City, or their family members, shall not engage or have <br /> financial interest in a business or other activity which <br /> • could reasonably lead to a conflict of interest with the <br /> officials or employees ' primary city responsibilities . <br /> 2 . Sets forth eight examples of activities which are not in <br /> accordance with this policy. This list is not intended <br /> to be comprehensive, but only illustrative of the types <br /> of activities which are not in accordance with the <br /> policy. <br /> 3 . Applies this policy to City officials and all employees <br /> of the City. This is broader than the state laws, which <br /> cover only public officials and "local officials . " <br /> Violation of the City' s Conflict of Interest Policy is not made a <br /> criminal violation by the Ordinance but is, pursuant to the terms <br /> of the ordinance, grounds for termination of employment or <br /> removal from office. <br /> Conclusion <br /> The city and state requirements and policies regarding conflicts <br /> of interest can be complex and difficult to apply to specific <br /> situations . This memorandum and attachments are intended to <br /> provide each of you with the laws themselves and some general <br /> guidance. I encourage each of you to consult me if you have <br /> questions about the application of these statutes and this <br /> • ordinance to a specific situation. <br /> 5 .PKB :JH5s ';. ;ua� .4,. <br /> {tip :4i <br /> 9I 'd SE SI b66T 'ZI '60 S9Z2968-ZT9 N32190NI1 Alba NIW330H NI)I21tl1 W021J <br />