N.M. Admin. Code § 7.25.10.13

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 7.25.10.13 - CODE OF CONDUCT

A. Purpose: To prescribe a code of conduct for the New Mexico Veterans Center in accordance with New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1978 Compilation, Section 10-16-11.

B. Policy: It shall be the policy of the New Mexico veterans center that a code of conduct for employees shall be established and shall be required reading by all employees.

C. General requirements:

(1) Each employee shall be expected to serve diligently, loyally, and cooperatively; to exercise courtesy and dignity; and to conduct himself, both on and off duty, in a manner reflecting credit upon himself and the New Mexico veterans center.

(2) An employee shall avoid any action which might result in, or create the appearance of:

(a) using public office for private gain;

(b) giving preferential treatment to any person, group, or organization;

(c) impeding state government efficiency or economy;

(d) losing complete independence or impartiality;

(e) making a state government decision outside official channels.

(3) An employee shall not attempt to accomplish indirectly - through his immediate family or otherwise any activity which he is prohibited from doing directly.

(4) Employees shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, age, religion, ancestry, color, sex, or national origin in providing services. They shall not discriminate on those grounds or any other improper ground in any employment matter. Employees are responsible to cooperate in making equal opportunity for all a reality in the New Mexico veterans center.

(5) The veterans service commission and the administrator shall encourage the good conduct of employees by setting the example, by dealing with them considerately and impartially, and by showing sincere concern for them as individuals.

D. Financial interests:

(1) An employee shall not have a direct or indirect financial interest that conflicts substantially, or appears to conflict substantially, with his state government duties and responsibilities.

(2) An employee shall not engage, directly or indirectly, in a financial transaction as a result of or primarily relying on, information obtained through his state employment.

E. Use of state government property:

(1) Each employee shall protect and conserve state government property, including equipment, supplies, and other property entrusted or issued to him.

(2) An employee shall not willfully damage or otherwise misuse state government property, including vehicles, equipment, tools, and instruments.

F. Disclosure or misuse of information:

(1) An employee shall not, directly or indirectly, use for the purpose of furthering a private interest, or allow such use of, official information obtained through or in connection with his state employment which has not been made available to the general public.

(2) An employee shall not, except as specifically authorized, disclose any official information which represents a matter of confidence or trust or any other official information of such character that its disclosure or use would be contrary to the best interest of the state, the veterans service commission, or the veterans being served by the New Mexico veterans center.

G. I hereby certify that I have read the above code of conduct in its entirety, and as an employee of the New Mexico veterans service commission state of New Mexico, I further certify that I have complied with every action of the above code of conduct and have no conflict of interest in any manner with the above.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.25.10.13

Recompiled 10/31/01