Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5,
March 10, 2024
Basis and Purpose for Restated Rule 7
The purpose of Rule 7 is to provide specific guidelines in
compliance with C.R.S.
44-40-110(1)(f)
regarding ethics. The statutory basis for Rule 7 is found in C.R.S.
44-40-108 and
44-40-109.
7.1
Purpose
Public confidence in the integrity of state government
demands that public officials demonstrate the highest ethical standards at all
times. Those who serve the people of the State of Colorado as public officials
should do so with integrity and honesty, and should discharge their duties in
an independent and impartial manner. At the same time, qualified individuals
should be encouraged to serve in state government and have reasonable
opportunities with all citizens to develop private economic and social
interests. This Code strives to accomplish these ends by providing standards by
which the conduct of all who serve on the Colorado Lottery Commission for the
Colorado Department of Revenue can be measured.
7.2
Code of Ethics
All appointees of the Colorado Lottery Commission:
a. Shall serve the public with respect,
concern, courtesy and responsiveness;
b. Shall demonstrate the highest standards of
personal integrity, truthfulness and honesty and shall through personal conduct
inspire public confidence and trust in government;
c. Shall not use public office to bestow any
preferential benefit on anyone related to the officer, appointee or employee by
family, business or social relationship;
d. Shall not disclose or use or allow others
to use confidential information acquired by virtue of state
employment.
e. Shall not accept any
compensation, gift, payment of expenses, or any other thing of value offered,
except as permitted by statute.
f.
Shall not use state time, property, equipment or supplies for private
gain;
g. Shall not knowingly engage
in any activity or business which creates a conflict of interest or has an
adverse effect on the confidence of the public in the integrity of
government;
h. Shall carry out all
duties as a public servant by exposing corruption or impropriety in government
whenever discovered;
i. Shall
comply at all times with the standards of conduct set forth in title 24,
article 18 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
7.3
Certification of Review and
Compliance
a. All members of the
Colorado Lottery Commission shall submit to the Executive Director's Office
within 30 days of initial appointment to the Commission, a signed form
verifying that they have read and intend to abide by this Code of
Ethics.
b. All members of the
Colorado Lottery Commission shall submit to the Executive Director's Office
within 30 days of initial appointment, and on or before January 30 of each
year, a form disclosing any potential conflict of interest. Additionally,
members of the Colorado Lottery Commission shall amend their annual statement
not more than 30 days after any conflict of interest arises.
