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The ethics statement for members of the Board of Regents for Higher Education and employees of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. It covers topics such as gifts, conflicts of interest, prohibited activities, and post-employment activities. The statement applies to all employees and is intended to ensure the highest degree of honor and integrity in public service.
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BOR approved 9/19/13; rescinds Connecticut Community Colleges Ethical Conduct Policy rev. 7/95”, “Connecticut State University System Ethics Statement June 2006”, and Charter Oak “Board Ethics Policy” dated May 17, 2007, and any revisions made to those policies.
PURPOSE
It is important that members of the Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities and Board of Regents employees conduct themselves with the highest degree of honor and integrity and understand that public service is a public trust. Ethical conduct in our relationships with each other, members of the public, our students, other state agencies, and private entities is of critical importance. This Ethics Statement has been prepared pursuant to Section 1-83(a)(2) of the Connecticut General Statutes, which mandates the development and implementation of an Ethics Statement by each state agency. It applies to the members and employees of the Board of Regents (BOR) and to all employees of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (ConnSCU). This Statement is intended to serve as a general guide to assist those individuals in identifying and avoiding prohibited conduct. It does not contain a complete listing of prohibited conduct nor is it intended to replace or supersede the Code of Ethics for Public Officials (set forth in Chapter 10 of the Connecticut General Statutes), other applicable sections of the Connecticut General Statutes, or the regulations of the Office of State Ethics. It is each person’s responsibility to become familiar with the provisions of this Statement and comply with them. It is also each person’s responsibility to maintain high ethical standards and alert his or her supervisor of any suspected violation of ethical standards, whether or not specifically described in this Ethics Statement. Everyone should be aware that violations may result in the imposition of sanctions by agencies or systems external to the BOR or ConnSCU. Whether this occurs or not, the BOR retains the right to independently review and respond administratively to violations.
DEFINITIONS
(a) A certificate, plaque or other ceremonial award costing less than one hundred dollars ($100.00); (b) A rebate, discount or promotional item available to the general public (items such as pencils, ball point pens, note pads and similar items used as advertisement "give- aways" fall within this category); (c) Food or beverage or both, costing less than fifty dollars ($50.00) in the aggregate in a calendar year, and consumed on an occasion or occasions at which the person paying, directly or indirectly, for your food or beverage, or his representative, is in attendance; (d) Admission to a charitable or civic event, including food and beverage provided at such event (but excluding lodging or travel expenses), at which you participate in your official capacity, provided such admission is provided by the primary sponsoring entity; and (e) Anything having a value of not more than ten dollars ($10.00), provided the aggregate value of all things provided by a donor to you under this subsection in a calendar year does not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00). (f) Training that is provided by a vendor for a product purchased by a state or quasi- public agency which is offered to all customers of such vendor.
university's Computer Use Policy, as applicable, for information relating to hardware and software use.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
If, in the discharge of your duties, you are required to take any action that would present either a substantial or potential conflict of interest, you must prepare a written statement, signed under penalty of false statement, describing the matter requiring action and the nature of the conflict and deliver a copy of the statement to your immediate superior, who will assign the matter to another employee, or, if you have no immediate superior, you shall take such steps as the Office of State Ethics shall prescribe or advise. You may not take any official action whatsoever on a matter with which you have a substantial conflict of interest. With regard to members of the Board of Regents, the Chairman of the Board shall determine whether a regent with a substantial or potential conflict may simply recuse him or herself from the proceeding in question, or if reassignment to another committee is necessary. If the Chairman is personally faced with such a conflict, he or she should deliver a written statement to the Office of State Ethics for guidance as to how to proceed.
POST-EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES
The Code of Ethics for Public Officials contains several provisions regarding post-state employment. Before leaving employment with the System, all employees should review the applicable rules and, if necessary, seek guidance from the Office of State Ethics. Once you have separated from state service, you may not:
CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS The Code of Ethics for Public Officials is set forth in Chapter 10 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Should you have a question regarding whether certain conduct constitutes a violation of the Code of Ethics, you should consult with your immediate supervisor, the Ethics Officer at your institution, or the Office of State Ethics. The Office of State Ethics is located at 18- Trinity Street, Suite 205, Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1660. The Office of State Ethics may be contacted by telephone at (860) 263-2400, by facsimile at (860) 263-2402, and by e-mail at ose@ct.gov. The Office of State Ethics maintains a website at "http://www.ct.gov/ethics."