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' ZS <br />FOR OFFICE USE ONLY <br />- - P a ~ 2 of 2 ~o,t1 ~. G;~ hbs ~hoolc <br />OTHER COMMENTS <br />. ~ w <br />t~a~. '~ <br />How did y become aware oi` Oratngo-County veiurrie~r opporLnnltieg7ZPle a cn~at <br />applyje~Nuowspaper D County Web Page ~ Current Orenge County Volunteer ' <br />~ Radio O T.V: ~ Other <br />ETHICS GIJIDEUNES FOR <br />COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br />l agree by ~my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the fallowing ethics guidelines for <br />advisory boarcis and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. <br />• Members of advisory boards and comm~sions shalt not discuss, advorafie, or vote on any matter in~ <br />whidafih~. have maflict.orpoteatlaL con#AEt ot:~intarast.or an .interest which reasonably might appear <br />to be in'otiptiiath the concept of fairness in dealing with public business. A con>'iict of.interer~ or a <br />potential conflict occurs if a~member has a separate, private, or monetary interest, either direct or <br />indirect, in any issue or transaction under consideration. Any member who violates this provision may <br />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 his/her <br />respective advisory board or commission during the board 'or commissIon's public meeting. The <br />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/henself from considering and'voting on the. matter, incases <br />... - -vrhere.as.aduiSOa~~dooard•or-eor~nissbn member dec~aresa-conflict or potential conflict of indar~esf; his ~ ~ "`' <br />member sha11 excuse hlmself/herself from the board tabie/votlng area urrtil ail 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 guideAnes 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/herse{f from voting. The member r~iay request <br />that the shafF respond in writing. Staff may contact the'Caunty Manager for any additional assistance. <br />if appointed, l agree to attend athree-hour orientation which will give an ovenri~nr of how Orange County <br />C3ov~emment operates and its relationship to other governmental units. . <br />Signature <br />Z O <br />te. <br />