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8. CONDUCT ..........------------------------------ - - - - -~ - ~ .E1'II_I~~ _ QF' _~lT~J:._I<: ~~I.QXM~Nl' _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ The City of Elk River finds that it is in the public interest and general welfare of the City and its citizens that a statement of ethics be established for all employees of the City. Employees shall not use their official position for personal gain, engage in any business or transaction or have a financial interest, direct or indirect, which is in conflict with the proper performance of their official duties. ACCEPTING GIFTS Employees shall not accept, either directly or indirectly, any money, property, gift, gratuity, reward, loan, fee, discount, or special consideration or special accommodation arising from or offered because of their employment or any activity connected with their employment with the City. EMWLOYEEENDORSEMENTS No employee shall, in any manner or form, endorse, recommend, or advertise a product or service by using the City's name or the employee's name and/or title. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The credibility of local government rests heavily upon the confidence that citizens have in public officials and employees to render fair and impartial services to all citizens without regard to personal interest and/or political influence. Thus, City officials and employees must scrupulously avoid any activities that suggest a conflict of interest between their private interests and City responsibilities. The City has adopted a Conflict of Interest ordinance that addresses these issues. Employees and officials are required to follow all applicable laws related to conflicts of interest, including the City's Conflict of Interest ordinance that is attached as Exhibit E. HARASSMENT The City of Elk River strives to maintain a work environment free of offensive conduct or harassment of any type. Harassment Policy Purpose of Policy 37 _ _ { Formatted: Font: 16 pt ..-] ::::: :S!~k~::-=tl ---section Break (Next Pagel==--- I