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Conflicts of Interest provisions would not be necessary if public officials were honest.
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Bribery is the illegal giving or receipt of something of value with the intent that the recipient be influenced in his or her vote, action, or opinion in an official capacity.
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It is acceptable for public officials to do favors for their friends as long as they are not accepting bribes.
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MWD directors and officers must comply with conflict of interest provisions found in the Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 1090 and MWD internal policies.
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Disqualifying conflicts of interest, as described by the Political Reform Act, are those that have a “material financial effect” on the official, immediate family or other business interests or sources of income.
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MWD directors may recuse themselves if they are found to have a Section 1090 conflict of interest.
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MWD may contract with an entity with which an employee has a Section 1090 conflict of interest.
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The MWD Administrative Code prohibits the agency from contracting with MWD directors, officers and employees.
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Board members, officers and employees are prohibited from exercising decision-making power with respect to transactions or contracts to which MWD is a party and the directors, officer, or employee has a financial interest as defined by the PRA.
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Director's cannot communicate with MWD staff regarding the selection of a particular party for a specific procurement of goods or services.