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i <br /> DocuSign Envelope ID:C8D9258E-OB18-4FBC-9A51-15AOE32Al2BA <br /> 40 <br /> CONTRACT NO.:45615VW <br /> VW-TRANSIT BUS PROGRAM <br /> Attachment E ` <br /> i <br /> L)ow!31gn Envelope la:1`3CM06C-E11C-42BA-ACBA•EMC982432616 <br /> is . <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> i <br /> i <br /> T CAROLINA I <br /> i <br /> i <br /> The definition of conflict of interest includes any bi i5.or the appearance of bias in a"t decision <br /> making process that would reflect a dual role played by a member of the organization or group. <br /> Ali example,for instance,might involve a person who is all Enmployce and a Board Member,or a <br /> person who is an employee and who]lire$ family members as consultant-s. <br /> ]wnrpinyee Regllansihilities. <br /> It is in the interest ofthe orgnilization,individual statf,and Board Members to strengthen trust <br /> and confidence in each other,to expedite resolution of problems,to mitigate the effect and to <br /> minimize organizational and individual Stress that con be caused by a conflict of interest. <br /> Employees are to avoid any conflict of interest,evcil the appearance of a conflict of interest.This <br /> organization serves the coltnnunity as a whole rather that only sen ing a special interest group. <br /> The appearance of conflict of irltczest can cause embarrassment to the organization and <br /> jeopardize the credibility of lite organization.Any conflict or interest,potential conflict of <br /> interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest is to be reported to your supervisor <br /> immediately.Employees are to maintain independence and objectivity with clients,the <br /> community,and organization. Employees are called to maintain a sense of fairness,civility, <br /> ethics,ethics and personal €ntelpity even though law,regulation,or custolll does not require <br /> them. <br /> Acceptance of Gifts: <br /> Employees,nienlhers of employee's immediate.fancily,and nieinbers of the Board are prohibited <br /> front accepting gifts, money or gratuities front the following: <br /> a, Persons receiving benefits or services from the organization; <br /> b. Any person or organization performing,or seeping to perform services under <br /> Contract with the organization, <br /> C. Persons rialto are otherwise 111 a position to benefit from the actions of ally <br /> employee of the organization. <br /> Employees may,with the prior written approval of their supervisor,receive honoraria for <br /> lectures and other such activities while on personal days,compensatory time,annual leave,or <br /> leave without pay. if the employee is acting in any official capacity,honoraria received by all <br /> employee in connection with activities relating to employment with the organization are to be <br /> paid to the organization. <br /> Bonnie lia.mm2rs16y 1011412020 <br /> Name Date. <br /> - Wcu+.4i�nmiLM„ <br /> �Ithl+tat. H"AjK►+►LY'Sl,t.c� <br /> hosts ire .. <br /> Pagc2of 2 <br /> Eff.0212020 <br /> Page 25 of 26 <br /> i <br />