481.4
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Solicitations, Distributions, and
Gifts |
| P – 481.4 |
Solicitation for any cause during working
time and in work areas is not permitted by employees. With
the exception of engaging in approved college-related fundraising
activities, students may not engage in solicitation. |
| Pr – 481.4.1 |
With supervisory approval, employees may, on
occasion, display in department break rooms, their brochures
for charitable fundraising items. Employees may not approach
others in order to solicit purchases or donations. Employees
may not distribute literature without approval of the College
President or designee |
| Pr – 481.4.2 |
Advance approval by the President or designee
is required before an employee may accept or solicit a gift
(see D – 581.4.2) of any kind from a supplier or vendor
representative. Business decisions made by the College will
not be influenced by the presence or absence of gifts. Employees
are not permitted to give gifts to vendors or suppliers without
approval of the President or designee. Gifts of cash will not
be given or received at any time with the exception of community
donations properly received by the College Foundation. |
| Pr – 481.4.3 |
The Director of Purchasing, any member of the
Purchasing Department, or any delegated procurement authority
will not receive or accept, directly or indirectly, any rebate
or gift from any person, firm, or corporation who may bid or
receive a contract to furnish supplies to the College. |
| D – 481.4.1 |
Working time is defined as the time assigned
for the performance of your job and does not apply to unpaid
meal period. |
| D – 481.4.2 |
A gift is defined as any item with a cash value
exceeding $25.00 and a combination of gifts from one source
over the course of a one-year period which totals more than
$25.00. Promotional items of inconsequential value, such as
logo pens, cups, hats, and shirts are not considered gifts
subject to this policy. |