Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 158-6-4 - Use Subordinate for Private Gain4.1. Public officials and public employees may not use subordinate employees for their private gain or that of another person as an implied or express condition to their continued employment. For example, a public official may not require a subordinate employee to perform personal errands for the official to maintain his or her public employment.4.2. Public officials and public employees may not use subordinate employees during work hours to perform private work or provide personal services for their benefit or that of another person. For example, a public official or public employee may not require his or her subordinate employee to repair a garage or pave a driveway for the public official or public employee during work hours. This prohibition does not apply to de minimis work or services.