D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-5304

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 21-5304 - GENERAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

5304.1

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

5304.2

Any attempt by an employee, officer or agent to realize personal gain through employment with the Authority by conduct inconsistent with proper discharge of duties is a breach of ethical standards.

5304.3

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

5304.4

Any attempt by a Board member or alternate 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.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-5304

Emergency Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 613 (January 22, 1999) [EXPIRED]; as Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 7349 (September 17, 1999); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 4484 (June 12, 2009)

Authority: Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996, as amended (D.C. Law 11-111, §§ 203(3), (5), and (6) and 205(a)(3) and (7); D.C. Code §§ 34-2202.03(3), (5), and (6) and 34-2202.05(a)(3) and (7)) , and Board Resolution # 09-74