2016-134-E DSS - Chatham Transit Network for Medicaid transportation

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 55869249-D071-43C6-B9B7-126B43EDD48D Is at Transit Conflict of Interest Policy Definitions and Expectations Conflict of Interest Defined: A conflict of interest is defined as an actual or perceived interest by an employee or Board member, in an action that results in, or has the appearance of resulting in, personal, organizational, or professional gain. A conflict of interest occurs when an employee/Board member has a direct or fiduciary interest in another relationship. A conflict of interest could include: • Ownership with a member of the Board of Directors or an employee where one or the other has supervisory authority over the other or with a client who receives services. • Employment of or by a member of the Board of Directors or an employee where one or the other has supervisory authority over the other or with a client who receives services. • Contractual relationship with a member of the Board of Directors or an employee where one or the other has supervisory authority over the other or with a client who receives services. • Creditor to debtor to a member of the Board of Directors or an employee where one or the other has supervisory authority over the other or with a client who receives services. • Consultative or consumer relationship with a member of the Board of Directors or an employee where one or the other has supervisory authority over the other or with a client who receives services. The definition of conflict of interest includes any bias or the appearance of bias in a decision- making process that would reflect a dual role played by a member of the organization or group. An example, for instance, might involve a person who is an employee and a Board member, or a person who is an employee and who hires family members as consultants. When selecting a person to join the Chatham Transit Network Board of Directors every effort will be made to ensure none of the above conditions exist. Board/Employee Expectations: • All board members shall avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of impropriety. Certain board members of the Chatham Transit Network are representatives/employees of various organizations that benefit from actions taken by the board. Should an instance arise when a conflict may be perceived, any individual who may benefit directly or indirectly from any action taken by the board shall abstain from participating in any decision or deliberations by the board regarding that action. • At all times, employees are prohibited from using their job title, the organization's name or property for private profit. --------------..........