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<br />(d) plaques or mementos recognizing service; <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />(e) trinkets or mementos of insignificant value, such as <br />pins, pens, cups and calendars, etc.; <br /> <br />(f) informational material of unexceptional value, such as <br />newspapers, pamphlets, brochures, etc.; <br /> <br />(g) food or beverages given in connection with a speech; <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />City Policy <br /> <br />The City Conflict of Interest Ordinance incorporates the state <br />laws outlined above, and also: <br /> <br />. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Conclusion <br /> <br />. <br /> <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 /> <br />5. <br /> <br /> <br />~,e.'~..~~ <br />r~rk~~t <br />~" ,,~- !.3 <br />~..l ~~ <br />~ [ <br /> <br />PKB:JH5s <br />