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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of Establishing a Code of Conduct to }
Ensure the Efficient, Fair and Professional }
Administration of Federal Grant Funds in }
Compliance with 24 CFRS85.36(b )(3) and Other }
Applicable Federal and State Standards, }
Regulations and Laws }
RESOLUTION NO. 59-06
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Code of Conduct is to ensure the efficient, fair and
professional administration of federal grant funds in compliance with 24 CFRS85.36(b)(3) and
other applicable federal and state standards, regulations and laws; and
WHEREAS, this Code of Conduct applies to all elected officials, employees or agents of
Jefferson County engaged in the award or administration of contracts supported by federal grant
funds; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, that no elected official, employee or agent of
Jefferson County shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract
supported by federal grant funds, if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved.
Such conflict would arise when:
· an employee, elected official, or agent has a financial or other interest in the firm
selected for award;
· any member of his /her immediate family has a financial or other interest in the
firm selected for award;
· his/her partner has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for award; or
· an organization which employs, or is about to employ any of the above, has a
financial or other interest in the firm selected for award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jefferson County elected officials, employees or
agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from
contractors, potential contractors or subcontractors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, that to the extent permitted by federal, state or local laws
or regulations, violation of these standards may cause penalties, sanctions or other disciplinary
actions to be taken against Jefferson County elected officials, employees or agents, or
contractors, potentia.! .contractorsj, subcontractors or their agents.
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