Policy: Conflict of Interest

STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PROCEDURE

Section: NLLS Employee(s) | Chapter: Code of Ethics | Page(s): 1

Subject: CONFLICT OF INTEREST | Sec 1, 3E

Reviewed 2022/07/08 | Revised: 2022/08/26 | Effective: 2017/05/13



  1. A conflict of interest occurs when an employee is in a position to influence a business decision that may result in a personal gain.
  2. All employees have an obligation to conduct their duties to avoid actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest.
  3. An employee shall not accept from or provide to anyone a bribe (monetary or otherwise), who conducts business  with the Northern Lights Library System (NLLS).
  4. If an employee has any personal interest in a business transaction involving a purchase or contract where they have influence in the outcome, full disclosure must be made to the Executive Director so that safeguards can  be established and recorded.
  5. An employee shall not use their influence to obtain advantage on behalf of a family member or relative of the employee.

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