Section 7-1602. GENERAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

 

1602.1Board employees involved in the procurement process shall conduct business impartially and in a manner above reproach, with preferential treatment for none. Board employees shall strictly avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the procurement process.

 

1602.2Any attempt by an employee to realize personal gain through employment with the Board by conduct inconsistent with proper discharge of duties is a breach of ethical standards.

 

1602.3Any attempt by a non-employee to influence any Board employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct set forth in this Section is a breach of ethical standards.

 

1602.4Any attempt by a Board member to realize personal gain through the exercise of the duties or responsibilities of Board members or to influence any employee to violate the standards of ethical conduct set forth in this Section is a breach of ethical standards.

 

1602.5The Executive Director shall designate an Ethics Officer to provide guidance on ethical matters.

 

authority

The District of Columbia Retirement Board (the Board), pursuant to the authority set forth in section 121(i) of the District of Columbia Retirement Reform Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-122, 93 Stat. 866 (Nov. 17, 1979) (codified at D.C. Official Code § 1-711(i)(2001)) (the Reform Act).

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 12594, 12596 (December 31, 2010).