Ohio Admin. Code 3357:15-14-26 - Conflict of interest/commitment for outside activities
(A)
Full-time employees of Stark state college (college)
are obligated to devote their working time and efforts primarily to college
activities. Given that the college allows and encourages outside activities and
relationships that enhance the mission of the college, potential conflicts of
interest and commitment, may occur. Outside activities should not, however,
interfere with an individual's college's obligations. Faculty and staff must
not use their official college positions for influence or gain. Prior approval
from the employee's supervisor and director/dean is required for any earned
compensation outside of the college.
(B)
Outside
activities must not interfere with the employee's college duties or conflict
with the employee's college assignments, and must take place outside of the
employee's designated work time.
(C)
Employees of the
college may not use college property or his or her position as an employee of
the college for personal gain or to enhance the business opportunities of
another individual, company, or organization.
(D)
Activities
outside of the college shall not result in a conflict of interest or the
appearance of such.
(E)
Definitions
(1)Conflict of interest - A
conflict of interest exists if financial interests or other opportunities for
personal benefit may exert a substantial and improper influence upon an
employee's professional judgment in exercising college duties or
responsibilities.
(2) Earned
compensation - wages, salaries, tips, and other taxable pay.
(3)
Outside activities
entrepreneurial or professional services, paid or unpaid. Examples are:
(a)
Engaging in
outside consulting activity.
(b)
Management and
oversight of any private businesses.
(c)
Announcement as a
political candidate.
(F)Approved work activities that serve to
enhance the college such as serving on accreditation teams and volunteer work
in the community will not be subject to this provision. Prior approval must be
obtained from the employee's dean/director to participate outside activities
during work time.
Replaces: 3357:15-14-26
Notes
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3357.09
Rule Amplifies: 3357.09
Prior Effective Dates: 02/22/2015
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