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CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM October, 1995 This Statement has been prepared pursuant to Section 1-83 of the Connecticut General Statutes which mandates the development and implementation of an Ethics Statement for each state agency. It is important that all CSU employees dedicate themselves to the highest degree of honor and integrity and understand that public service is a public trust. Prohibited actions include: 1. Do not have a financial interest or engage in a business or professional activity which is in substantial conflict with the discharge of your duties as an employee of the State and is not in the public interest or consistent with the laws of this State.
2. Do not either as an individual or member of a group, directly or indirectly, accept or solicit any gift or gratuity from any person or organization which has currently, has had previously, or is expected to have a business relationship with your work unit. 3. Do not use or distribute state information or use state equipment or materials for other than state business purposes. Managerial, SUOAF and AAUP members are referred to the University Computer Use Policy for information relating to hardware and software use. 4. Do not accept employment with any consultant, contractor, appraiser or any other organization or individual which is under contract or agreement with your agency without full exploration of potential conflicts of interest or violations of statute. Do not accept employment or financial gain that will impair your judgment as to your CSU duties or will require you to disclose your CSU duties. Additionally, do not use your CSU position or such confidential information to obtain financial gain for a relative or business with which you are associated. AAUP and SUOAF members are referred to contract articles relating to outside employment. Managerial and confidential employees should review their personnel policies. 5. Take no action concerning hiring, promotion, demotion or other like personnel action or recommendation for action affecting a relative (father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, wife, husband, grandparent, father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother or half sister or domestic partner). Similarly, sign no document if such action would result in financial benefit for such individuals because you may be in violation of the State Code of Ethics. 6. Take no action that would present a conflict of interest with a business, firm or enterprise doing business with your work unit when you have a financial interest in such business, firm or enterprise. This provision is not intended to apply to individuals who own less than one (1) percent of the stock of a publicly-owned corporation up to a maximum of $5,000. 7. Take no action directly or indirectly to coerce, command, or require another state employee to improperly obtain an appointment for any individual to a position in state service. Take no action to influence, interfere with, direct or solicit existing or new lobbying contracts, agreements or business relationships for or on behalf of any person. 8. Do not engage in partisan political activities while on state time. Do not use state materials or equipment for such purposes. 9. Do not accept a fee or honorarium for an article, appearance, speech, or for participation at an event in one's official capacity as an employee of the University. An employee is allowed to accept payment or reimbursement for necessary expenses for any such activity in his or her official capacity. Necessary expenses are limited to: lodging for the nights before, of and after the appearance, speech or event, meals and any related conference or seminar registration fees. An employee must report the payment or necessary expense to the State Ethics Commission if the payment or reimbursement includes lodging, out of state travel, or both. If the state employee is asked to participate in an event, speak, appear or write an article primarily as a result of the employee's official position or authority, then it will be deemed to be in his/her official capacity. If, however, a state employee has developed an academic expertise in a particular field and he/she is asked to participate in an event, speak, appear or write an article as a result of such expertise, then the employee is not prohibited from accepting a fee or honorarium. Note that these situations are very fact specific and employees are encouraged to contact the State Ethics Commission, as necessary, for clarification and guidance. In those limited circumstances where compensation is claimed for services, such services must be provided on the employee's own time. 10. Do not accept any gift or gifts which amount to $50 or more in any calendar year from any person who: (1) is doing business with or seeking to do business with your department or campus, (2) is engaged in activities which are directly regulated by your department or campus or (3) has financial interests which may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of your official duties. The responsibility rests upon each of us at our particular job in the Connecticut State University System to maintain high ethical standards. It is our individual responsibility to contact our supervisors and draw to their attention any suspected violation of ethical standards whether or not specifically described in this Ethics Statement. Applicable Connecticut General Statutes For additional information, the following list of statutes is provided with a short indication of the content. The statutes are controlling for subjects listed above except in cases where the CSU policy is stricter than the applicable statute. You are urged to consult the statutes when questions arise about a specific covered activity. If the issue is still not clear, you are encouraged to consult the State Ethics Commission.
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