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b. . Activities which require the employee to interpret City codes, ordinances, or regulations when such activity involves matters with which the employee has business and/or family ties; c. Consulting activities carried out within the City if such consulting involves talents or skills primarily related to the employee's City work responsibilities; and d. Using an employee's authority or City position for the purpose of personal financial gain. Any employee engaging in any activity involving either an actual or potential conflict of interest or having knowledge of such activity by another employee shall promptly report the activity to the City Administrator. The City Administrator shall investigate the matter and make a determination as to whether or not an actual or potential conflict exists. If the City Administrator determines a conflict exists, it shall be presumed that the continuation of the practice would be injurious to the effectiveness of the employee in carrying out his/her responsibilities. In such cases the employee shall immediately terminate the conflicting activity or be subject to termination of employment. . 10. Layoffs. Layoffs may become necessary as a result of shortage of work, shortage of funds, unexpected over staffing, the abolition of a position, or changes in the City's organization structure. The City Administrator shall have authority to lay-off any employee when such action becomes necessary as determined in the City's sole discretion. Employees shall receive two (2) weeks notice prior to a lay-off. 11. Report of Personnel Changes. The City attempts to maintain complete and accurate personnel information on its employees (i.e., address, phone number, etc.). It is the responsibility of each employee to notify the City Administrator when changes occur. The City Administrator may prescribe certain forms for reporting such personnel changes to the City. 12. Government Data Practices Act. Numerous types of data are categorized as private, non-public, or confidential under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Minnesota Statutes SS 13.01-13.90. In many circumstances, data may not be disclosed except with authorization of the subject of the data or pursuant to court order. To ensure that the Data Practices Act is not violated, employees are strictly prohibited from disclosing to a third party, within or outside the City, any personnel data, data relating to pending civil legal actions, or any other data that might be classified as private, non-public, or confidential without the City Administrator's express authorization. Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act, the City Administrator shall be appointed by the City Council as the responsible authority . 24.