Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Rule 004.00.20-044 - AR 107 Conflicts of Interest
Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 004.00.20-044
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024
I. POLICY:
To require the highest possible level of conduct from all department employees.
II. EXPLANATION:
A. Any effort to realize personal gain
through employment by the department, other than by remuneration provided by
the employer, is a violation of public trust, as is any conduct which would
create a justifiable impression in the public mind that such trust is being
violated. To ensure that there is not even the appearance of a violation of
public trust all departmental employees are required to adhere to the standards
of conduct set out below.
1. Any use, for
private purposes, of department resources by an employee will violate this
policy.
2. Department employees
shall not be entitled to receive any compensation for their services other than
that legally provided by the State.
3. No department employee shall knowingly
accept any gift(s) from inmate(s)/parolee(s), their relatives or friends for
preferential treatment from Department employees while under Department
supervision. No department employee shall receive compensation from any firm,
person or corporation conducting business with the Department in exchange for
advantage in securing commerce with the Department.
B. Employees will file a code of ethics form
in accordance with Act 570 of 1979. Also included are persons who are serving
by appointment on any state board, commission, or department, who are
authorized or charged by law with the exercise of regulatory authority through
rule making, adjudication or are authorized to receive or disperse state or
federal funds, and any person appointed to a position any time during the
year.
C. Violation of any
provisions of this regulation will subject the employee to disciplinary action
up to and including termination.
Board Approval Date: 7/26/88
Effective Date: 8/26/88
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