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(c) services of insignificant monetary value. However, the value is measured by its value to the recipient (local official) rather than to the giver. Commentators have • indicated that this exception should be narrowly construed. (d) plaques or mementos recognizing service; (e) trinkets or mementos of insignificant value, such as pins, pens, cups and calendars, etc . ; (f) informational material of unexceptional value, such as newspapers, pamphlets, brochures, etc. ; (g) food or beverages given in connection with a speech; (h) the law does also not apply to gifts given by a family member, nor to gifts given to groups that are not related to the recipient ' s position as a public official, but given for some other reason. Violation of Minnesota Statutes Section 471 . 895 is a misdemeanor. Therefore, all City officials and employees should be very careful about complying with its requirements . City Policy The City Conflict of Interest Ordinance incorporates the state • laws outlined above, and also: 1 . Sets forth a city conflict of interest policy. This policy provides that officials and employees of the City, or their family members, shall not engage or have a financial interest in a business or other activity which could reasonably lead to a conflict of interest with the officials or employees ' primary city responsibilities . 2 . Sets forth eight examples of activities which are not in accordance with this policy. This list is not intended to be comprehensive, but only illustrative of the types of activities which are not in accordance with the policy. 3 . Applies this policy to City officials and all employees of the City. This is broader than the state laws, which cover only public officials and "local officials . " Violation of the City' s Conflict of Interest Policy is not made a criminal violation by the Ordinance but is, pursuant to the terms of the ordinance, grounds for termination of employment or removal from office. 411 5 .