1.Engaging in or having any interest in any business or transaction, or incurring any obligation which conflicts with or impairs, their independent judgment in the discharge of their official duties.

2.Accepting money, favors or other considerations, except as paid them by the City of Monterey, for work they would be required or expected to perform in the regular course of their duties. Awards or recognition bestowed upon an employee, by community or professional organizations may be accepted.

3.Accepting, directly or indirectly, any gift, rebate, money, or anything else of value whatsoever from any person or entity if the gift, rebate, money or item of value is intended as a reward or inducement for conducting business, placing orders with, or otherwise using the employee’s position to favor the contributor. Awards and promotional items of nominal value, such as calendars, pens, balloons, etc., shall not constitute a gift if received as a non-personal item by the exempt or classified employee, and the item is distributed to customers or potential customers routinely by the contributor. The intent of this section is not to prohibit gifts or awards that are given to an exempt or classified employee where no business relation exists. A business relationship is defined as a relationship where the employee, by their actions or position, can affect or be perceived as affecting, the conduct of business in favor of the gift giver.

4.Disclosing confidential information acquired by or made available to them in the course of their employment with the City, or using such information for speculation or personal gain.