Agenda - 01-21-2003-9e3 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 1?_,? - .a P a?? 2 of Z ?Q?,? . Gc yo,5 sr u ` T OTHER New. How did y become aware of Orange-County-volunteer opporbmitiea77(P1e a c"at apply)•.Neewspaper O County Web Page 0 Current Orange County Volunteer D Radio O T.V-. 0 Other ETHICS GUIDELINES FOR COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to-comply with the following ethics guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. • Members of advisory boards and commissions shall not discuss, advocate, or vote on any matter in which may. have ccaaict.or-po;sntial condict of interest or an interest which rsonabiy triigitt appear to be In'c 11 th the concept of fairness in dealing with public business.' A conflict oI.intereet or a potential conflict occurs if a, member has a separate, private, or monetary interest, either direct or indirect, In any issue or transaction under consideration. Any member who violates this provision may be subject to removal from the board or commission. - '" • If an advisory board or commission member believes he/she has a conflict or potential conflict of interest on a particular issue, then that member should state this belief to the other members of his/her respective advisory board or commission during the board or commission's public meeting. The member should state the nature of the conflict, detailing that he/she has a separate, private, or monetary interest, either direct or ind-urea, in the issue or transaction under consideration. The member should then excuse himself/herself from considering and voting on the matter. In cases - -whers•amaduiaW-boa ai• or-comagssion member dedkres a-conf let or potential conflict-cf interosf;- tie .. --. member shall excuse himsefterself from the board table/voting area until all discussion, consideration, and voting is completed on the matter in question. • Any advisory board or commission member having questions or needing assistance regarding the interpretation of these ethics guidelines or other conflict of interest matters should contact the administrative staff for the respective board or commission. Staff will assist the member with questions and interpretations and may provide a recommendation on whether or not the advisory board or commission member should excuse himself/herself from voting. The member may request that the staff respond In writing. Staff may contact the County Manager for any additional assistance. If appointed, I agree to attend a three-hour orientation which will give an overview of how Orange County Government operates and its relationship to other governmental units. Signature 'L O te.