Ala. Admin. Code r. 130-X-1-.08 - Policy Statement On Conflict Of Interest
(1) The development and growth of the arts in
our state requires maximum contribution from civic leaders and leaders in field
of the arts. For this reason, it is felt that State Council member should not
be disqualified from participating in the arts, in arts organizations, or in
any of the projects supported by the Council solely because of their official
capacity with the Council. Neither should they be disqualified from serving on
the State Council because of their affiliation with any arts organization,
state or local.
(2) The State
Council is, however, alert to the possibility of a member's misuse, or apparent
misuse, of such capacity to further his/her own interests or those of an
organization with which he is affiliated.
(3) It is to preclude such possibilities that
the Council is governed by the State Ethic Commission's policy regarding
"Conflict of Interest."
(4) A
Council member shall not in any way act on a grant application from an
organization with which he/she is directly affiliated.
(5) Council members, as a state appointed
public official must comply with, confirm to and otherwise abide by conflict of
interest policies and ethic laws as administered and maintained by the State
Ethics Commission.
(6) No Council
member shall receive or solicit, directly or indirectly, anything of economic
value as a gratuity or favor from any person or organization if the Council
member has reason to believe that such favor is tendered solely because of his
position with this state agency and is intended to unduly influence actions on
a pending application or proposal.
(7) It should be remembered, however, that
attendance at many types of arts events enhances one's value as a council
member. Therefore, accepting complimentary tickets, catalogs, or other
publications is permissible and considered a routine function of a council
member.
Notes
Author: Albert B. Head
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยงยง 41-9-40 through 41-9-47.
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