BUENA VISTA COUNTY

CODE OF CONDUCT

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to ensure the efficient, fair, and professional administration of federal grant funds in compliance with 24 CFR; Part 85 (85.36(b.)(3)) and other applicable federal and state standards, regulations, and laws.

APPLICATION

This Code of Conduct applies to all officers, employees, or agents of Buena Vista County in the award or administration of contracts supported by federal grant funds.

REQUIREMENTS

No officer, employee, or agent of Buena Vista County shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal grant funds, if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when:

a. The employee, officer, or agent;

b. Any member of his/her immediate family;

c. His/her partner; or

d. An organization which employs, or is about to employ any of the above;

has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for award.

Buena Vista County's officers, employees, or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or subcontractors.

REMEDIES

To the extent permitted by federal, state, or local laws or regulations, violation of these standards may cause penalties, sanctions, or other disciplinary actions to be taken against Buena Vista County officers, employees, or agents, or the contractors, potential contractors, subcontractors, or their agents.

Passed and adopted this 3^rd day of June, 2003.

Herb Crampton, Chairperson, Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:

Karen Strawn, Auditor, Buena Vista County