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Article II.03 Conflicts of Interest: Policy
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St. Charles Community College adheres to the standards of professional ethics as prescribed by the State of Missouri and establishes the following policy and procedures to disclose potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests for certain employees and members of the Board of Trustees. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest Policy
The proper operation of St. Charles Community College requires that certain employees and members of the Board of Trustees be independent, impartial, and responsible to district constituents; that decisions and policies be made through the proper channels of the established structure; that employment with St. Charles Community College or membership on the Board of Trustees not be used for personal gain; and that employees and members of the general public have confidence in the integrity of St. Charles Community College. In recognition of these goals, there is hereby established a procedure for disclosure by certain employees, members of the Board of Trustees, and candidates for the Board of Trustees of private financial or other interests in matters affecting St. Charles Community College. Conflicts of InterestAll elected and appointed members of the Board of Trustees as well as certain employees of St. Charles Community College must comply with Section 105.454 of the Missouri Revised Statutes on conflicts of interest as well as any other state law governing official conduct. Any member of the St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees of who has a “substantial personal or private interest” in any measure, bill, order, ordinance, or other action proposed or pending before the Board of Trustees must disclose that interest to the Recording Secretary, and the disclosure will be recorded in the official meeting minutes. Substantial personal or private interest is defined as ownership by the individual, his/her spouse, his/her dependent children, whether singularly or collectively, directly or indirectly of: (1) 10% or more of any business entity; or (2) an interest having a value of $10,000 or more; or (3) the receipt of a salary, gratuity, or other compensation or remuneration of $5,000 or more per year from any individual, partnership, organization, or association within any calendar year. Disclosure ReportsEach member of the St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees, candidate for the St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees, the Vice President for Administrative Services, and the Director of Purchasing will disclose the following information by May 1, or the appropriate deadline as referenced in Section 105.487 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, if any such transactions occurred during the previous calendar year:
Filing of ReportsThe financial interest statements will be filed at the following times, but no person is required to file more than one financial interest statement in any calendar year:
Financial disclosure reports giving the financial information required will be filed in the office of the College President and with the Missouri Ethics Commission. The statements will be available for public inspection and copying during normal business hours. Filing of PolicyA certified copy of this policy, adopted prior to September 15th, will be sent to the Missouri Ethics Commission within ten days of its adoption. Effective DateThis policy will be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval and shall remain in effect for two years from the date of passage. Content Owner: Office of the President |