Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 158-6-2 - Exceptions to Using Office for Private Gain2.1. The following acts performed by a public official or public employee do not constitute an improper use of office for private gain: 2.1.1. Usual and customary duties associated with the office or position,2.1.2. Services relating to the advancement of public policy goals, and2.1.3. Constituent services without compensation.2.2. A public official acting in his or her capacity as a public official may request information on behalf of a constituent provided that no fee, reward, or other thing of value is directly or indirectly accepted by the public official. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to a public official acting in his or her private capacity.2.3. A public official or public employee may travel out-of-state to attend seminars or to inspect certain facilities or products on behalf of his or her public agency, provided that such activities are among the public official's or public employee's job responsibilities and there is a legitimate government reason for the travel. Such travel constitutes usual and customary duties associated with the office or position.