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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY <br /> _22L.1 9 1 DO 2 of I i C <br /> EDUCATION: N#'zD J 1__ p Nb'LOH 4 !AJ U�7y �/ A'iv6uR <br /> a <br /> OTHER COMMENTS: _-� > L M� A)/"R2 /A) 7hW_ LL� 4!6_�ZL- <br /> rO -rH-5" hP V15oRq G00-t>r� "Bow. <br /> How did you become aware of Orange County volunteer opportunities?(Please check all that <br /> apply): O Newspaper O County Web Page IX Current Orange County Volunteer <br /> O Radio O T.V. 0 Other <br /> ETHICS GUIDELINES FOR <br /> COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics guidelines <br /> for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. <br /> • Members of advisory boards and commissions shall not discuss, advocate, or vote on any matter in <br /> which they have a conflict or potential conflict of interest or an interest which reasonably might <br /> appear to be in conflict with the concept of fairness in dealing with public business. A conflict of <br /> interest or a potential conflict occurs if a member has a separate, private,or monetary interest,either <br /> direct or Indirect, in any issue or transaction under consideration. Any member who violates this. <br /> provision may be subject to removal from the board or commission. <br /> • If an advisory board or commission member believes he/she has a conflict or potential conflict of <br /> interest on a particular issue,then that member should state this belief.to the other members of <br /> his/her respective advisory board or commission during the board or commission's public meeting. <br /> The member should state the nature of the conflict, detailing that he/she has a separate,private,or <br /> monetary interest, either direct or indirect, in the issue or transaction under consideration.The <br /> member should then excuse himself/herself from considering and voting on the matter. In cases <br /> where an advisory board or commission member declares a conflict or potential conflict of interest, <br /> the member shall excuse himself/herself from the board table/voting area until all discussion, <br /> consideration, and voting is completed on the matter in question. <br /> • Any advisory board or commission member having questions or needing assistance regarding the <br /> interpretation of these ethics guidelines or other conflict of interest matters should contact the <br /> administrative staff for the respective board or commission. Staff will assist the member with <br /> questions and interpretations and may provide a recommendation on whether or not the advisory <br /> board or commission member should excuse himself/herself from voting. The member may request <br /> that the staff respond in writing. Staff may contact the County Manager for any additional <br /> assistance. <br /> If appointed, I agree to attend a three-hour orientation which will give an overview of how Orange County <br /> Government operates and its relationship to other governmental units. <br /> fJ <br /> Deg 21�a <br /> igna ure Date <br /> VMRT5K3:AP M-. H:\..%UAPPL.WC <br />