(a) General Ethical Standards for Employees. (1) Any attempt to realize personal gain through public employment by conduct inconsistent with the proper discharge of the employee's duties is a breach of a public trust.(2) In order to fulfill this general prescribed standard, an employee shall also meet the specific standards set forth in § 19-64-202, which refers to employee conflict of interest; § 19-64-203, which refers to employee disclosure requirements; § 19-64-204, which refers to gratuities and kickbacks; § 19-64-205, which refers to prohibition against contingent fees; § 19-64-206, which refers to restrictions on employment of present and former employees; and § 19-64-207, which refers to use of confidential information.
(1) Any attempt to realize personal gain through public employment by conduct inconsistent with the proper discharge of the employee's duties is a breach of a public trust.
(2) In order to fulfill this general prescribed standard, an employee shall also meet the specific standards set forth in § 19-64-202, which refers to employee conflict of interest; § 19-64-203, which refers to employee disclosure requirements; § 19-64-204, which refers to gratuities and kickbacks; § 19-64-205, which refers to prohibition against contingent fees; § 19-64-206, which refers to restrictions on employment of present and former employees; and § 19-64-207, which refers to use of confidential information.
(b) General Ethical Standards for Nonemployees. Any effort to influence a public employee to breach the standards of ethical conduct set forth in this chapter is also a breach of ethical standards.