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OUTBOARD ORIENTATION <br /> June 5, 2025 <br /> B) Conflict of Interest <br /> 1) During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential <br /> conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict <br /> of interest. <br /> 2) During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any <br /> voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or staff <br /> attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters. <br /> 3) In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists <br /> the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary <br /> and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care. <br /> C) Gifts <br /> 1) An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact, <br /> solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory <br /> board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of <br /> the advisory board member's official responsibilities. <br /> 2) This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies, <br /> Resolutions, or Ordinances. <br /> D) Code of Ethics <br /> 1) Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper <br /> influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors that <br /> are consistent with this standard are: <br /> a) Adhering firmly to a code of sound values. <br /> b) Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact. <br /> c) Exhibiting trustworthiness. <br /> d) Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or what <br /> they are doing. <br /> e) Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it, <br /> presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner. <br /> f) Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while <br /> at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others. <br /> 18 <br />